Renzo Rastelli | Manhattan
Meet our Team
Design is People
Behind every idea, a team.
Behind every detail, a vision.
This is Renzo Rastelli Manhattan Design. Home.Italy.
Justin Brown
Job position: Showroom Manager
Interests: Travel, Performance Art, Architecture
Justin was born and raised across the USA, Japan, and England. They graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Theatre, developing strong communication expertise that enables them to combine practicality and efficiency in communication with clients and the design team. Justin has worked in the design and build industry in multiple facets as a showroom manager, brand rep, and is also the Executive Director of an architect focused non-profit, Society of American Registered Architects New York Council. Justin enjoys traveling the world, trips to the beach, and supporting the arts.
Rebecca Bengtsson
Job position: Chief Customer Officer
Interests: Luxury design, Italian craftsmanship, architecture, travel, nature-inspired living
Born and raised in Sweden, Rebecca is fluent in English, Danish, and Swedish. She graduated from Berkeley City College with a degree in Business Management, equipping her with the skills to lead client relationships, operations, and strategic growth in the high-end interior and kitchen design space.With experience collaborating with luxury brands such as Renzo Rastelli and Fritz Hansen, Rebecca brings a refined perspective to every project, ensuring clients receive a seamless, elevated experience from concept to completion. Passionate about creating connections that balance elegance and functionality, she draws inspiration from natural materials and the outdoors, cultivating environments that feel both sophisticated and harmonious. Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys hiking, exploring botanical gardens, and finding ways to integrate the serenity of nature into modern living spaces.
Eric Polak
Job position: Head Interior Designer
Interests: Luxury Design and Innovation
Born and raised in Israel, Arye (Eric) Polak is fluent in English, Hebrew. He graduated from Architecture Design School in Israel "Wizo Haifa Academy of design and Education with a degree in Architecture and interior design, developing strong technical expertise that enables him to combine aesthetics, functionality, and practicality in his designs. With experience collaborating with luxury brands like Castagna Cucine Italian, Pittori Cucine Italian and Binova Cucine, Eric brings a distinctive and refined touch to every project he undertakes. In his free time, he enjoys Swimming and Bowling.
Chaya Uzan
Job position: Interior Designer
Interests: Design & Travel
Born in Los Angeles, Chaya Uzan is fluent in English and Italian. She studied Interior Design at Santa Monica College and spent a semester at the Florence Institute of Design International, where she embraced the Italian approach to design. Chaya began her career with Qart Progetti in Florence, working on both historic restorations and contemporary residential projects. Now part of the Renzo Rastelli design team in New York, she continues to craft modern yet timeless interiors that balance function with unexpected design touches, creating spaces that reflect the personalities of those who live in them.
Giselle Ulmo
Job position: Lead Interior Designer
Interests: Traveling & Cooking
Giselle Ulmo brings extensive experience in design, beginning in the fashion industry and later specializing in interiors, with a particular focus on kitchen and bathroom design. She is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of New York and a WELL AP-certified professional. Giselle is also the co-founder of the ASID NYC Metro Health and Wellness Committee. She has held senior designer roles at top New York design-build firms, delivering high-quality, client-focused interiors. Giselle is always seeking new ways to inspire her clients, combining innovative design with functional solutions to enhance their homes. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she enjoys spending her free time with family and friends.
Shayni Morakhia
Job position: Interior Designer
Interests: Sustainable Design, Hospitality Interiors and Real Estate
Born and raised in Belgium, Shayni Morakhia is fluent in English, Gujarati, Dutch, and Hindi. She graduated from Parsons School of Design with a BFA in Interior Design and a minor in Creative Entrepreneurship, developing strong technical expertise that enables her to balance aesthetics, functionality, and practicality in her designs. Shayni’s work has been recognized and featured in renowned industry publications and competitions, including the ANFA John P. Eberhard Student Design Competition—where she was a finalist—and Metropolis Future100, for which she was nominated three times for her focus on sustainable design. With experience collaborating with luxury brands such as Celano Design Studio and 2MO Studio, Shayni brings a distinctive and refined touch to every project she undertakes. In her free time, she enjoys trying new workout classes and learning about the real estate market.
Renzo Rastelli | Manhattan
Meet our Team
Design is People
Behind every idea, a team.
Behind every detail, a vision.
This is Renzo Rastelli Manhattan
Design. Home.Italy.
Justin Brown
Job position:
Showroom Manager
Interests: Travel, Performance Art, Architecture
Justin was born and raised across the USA, Japan, and England. They graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Theatre, developing strong communication expertise that enables them to combine practicality and efficiency in communication with clients and the design team. Justin has worked in the design and build industry in multiple facets as a showroom manager, brand rep, and is also the Executive Director of an architect focused non-profit, Society of American Registered Architects New York Council. Justin enjoys traveling the world, trips to the beach, and supporting the arts.
Eric Polak
Job position:
Head Interior Designer
Interests: Luxury Design and Innovation
Born and raised in Israel, Arye (Eric) Polak is fluent in English, Hebrew. He graduated from Architecture Design School in Israel "Wizo Haifa Academy of design and Education with a degree in Architecture and interior design, developing strong technical expertise that enables him to combine aesthetics, functionality, and practicality in his designs. With experience collaborating with luxury brands like Castagna Cucine Italian, Pittori Cucine Italian and Binova Cucine, Eric brings a distinctive and refined touch to every project he undertakes. In his free time, he enjoys Swimming and Bowling.
Rebecca Bengtsson
Job position:
Chief Customer Officer
Interests: Luxury design, Italian craftsmanship, architecture, travel, nature-inspired living
Born and raised in Sweden, Rebecca is fluent in English, Danish, and Swedish. She graduated from Berkeley City College with a degree in Business Management, equipping her with the skills to lead client relationships, operations, and strategic growth in the high-end interior and kitchen design space.With experience collaborating with luxury brands such as Renzo Rastelli and Fritz Hansen, Rebecca brings a refined perspective to every project, ensuring clients receive a seamless, elevated experience from concept to completion. Passionate about creating connections that balance elegance and functionality, she draws inspiration from natural materials and the outdoors, cultivating environments that feel both sophisticated and harmonious. Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys hiking, exploring botanical gardens, and finding ways to integrate the serenity of nature into modern living space
Chaya Uzan
Job position:
Interior Designer
Interests: Design & Travel
Born in Los Angeles, Chaya Uzan is fluent in English and Italian. She studied Interior Design at Santa Monica College and spent a semester at the Florence Institute of Design International, where she embraced the Italian approach to design. Chaya began her career with Qart Progetti in Florence, working on both historic restorations and contemporary residential projects. Now part of the Renzo Rastelli design team in New York, she continues to craft modern yet timeless interiors that balance function with unexpected design touches, creating spaces that reflect the personalities of those who live in them.
Giselle Ulmo
Job position:
Lead Interior Designer
Interests: Interests: Sustainable Design, Hospitality Interiors and Real Estate
Giselle Ulmo brings extensive experience in design, beginning in the fashion industry and later specializing in interiors, with a particular focus on kitchen and bathroom design. She is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of New York and a WELL AP-certified professional. Giselle is also the co-founder of the ASID NYC Metro Health and Wellness Committee. She has held senior designer roles at top New York design-build firms, delivering high-quality, client-focused interiors. Giselle is always seeking new ways to inspire her clients, combining innovative design with functional solutions to enhance their homes. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she enjoys spending her free time with family and friends.