Ballman Khapalova is an architecture practice based in Ithaca, New York.

In addition to our practice, we are the founders of Rotary Park Inc., a nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform NYC’s Holland Tunnel Rotary into a piece of resilient green infrastructure and a vibrant public space.

Our work has been published internationally and recognized by AIANY, The Architect’s Newspaper, Architizer A+ Awards, and Architecture MasterPrize.

Dasha Khapalova (b. 1983) has worked in the offices of Barkow Leibinger, TENBerke, SOM, and OBRA Architects on publications, art installations, residences, housing, museums, hotels, production facilities, towers, and airports.

She has taught at Cornell University and Pratt Institute.

Khapalova received her Master of Architecture II degree with Distinction from Harvard GSD (2012) where she was awarded the Kevin V. Kieran Prize for highest academic achievement. Her undergraduate studies were divided between Cornell University and The Cooper Union, where she received her Bachelor of Architecture degree (2007) and was awarded the AIA Henry Adams Certificate of Merit.

Peter Ballman (b. 1978) has worked in the offices of Barkow Leibinger, Kohn Pederson Fox, and Himma Studio.

Working with Sciame Construction, Peter has extensive experience integrating the demands of site, design, logistics, engineering, cost and scheduling with the needs of public institutions, private developers, and city agencies. Projects include The Cooper Union New Academic Building, Columbia University Medical Center, Grand Central Terminal, and The Shed.

He has taught at Cornell University and Pratt Institute.

Ballman holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Reed College (2000) and a Bachelor of Architecture from The Cooper Union (2008).