Roy Stillman is a third generation real estate developer who began his education in the field long before his tenth birthday. From that time on, he acquired extensive experience in various construction trades and practices implemented on his projects today. From pushing a wheel barrel to operating a tower crane, Roy not only executes his vision, but understands the construction process thanks to his experience.

Roy’s academic background was similarly channeled to benefit his aspiration of becoming a real estate developer. Having earned his Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University in 1985, Roy subsequently received his Juris Doctor from Duke University’s School of Law. While at Duke, Roy audited all of Duke’s Faqua School of Business real estate classes as a non-matriculated student, continuing to pursue his passion as a post-graduate student. After completing his studies at Duke in 1988, Roy passed the Bar exams for both the state of New York and Connecticut.

Until 2000, Roy worked in his family’s development business for approximately 15 years before starting his own firm, Stillman Development International, LLC. The firm’s mission is to design and build structures of superior architectural and artistic merit. In fulfilling that mission, Stillman Development International has worked with some of the world’s leading architectural firms, including two Pritzker Prize winning architects.

Art is very near and dear to Roy’s heart, and his extensive knowledge on the subject always influences his work. The firm frequently commissions world-class artists to create art for its buildings. Roy believes that every detail in a building is critical to the overall artistic effect of the project. Therefore, Roy’s approach to design and construction is that the work is intended to be art.

Armen Boyajian is an integral part of propelling each project with his vast amounts of development planning, construction and management experience. A graduate of Tufts University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Armen has been around construction from day one as his father owned a construction consulting company. He then began his career on the construction management side of the business, learning all phases of the craft – from cost estimating to purchasing and project management. In the midst of his construction career, realizing he had a passion for real estate, Armen studied and graduated from the Schack Institute of Real Estate at NYU with a Masters of Real Estate with a concentration in real estate development in 1997.

From 1993 to 2006, Armen worked at KBF Construction working on various projects including cultural, commercial and residential multi-family buildings, some as large as 50-story ground-up creations. It was during his time here that he met Roy Stillman while serving as the Project Manager in charge of the Metropolitan, a luxury residential building in Carnegie Hill. Armen joined Stillman Development International in 2006, shortly after the Metropolitan was completed.

After 15 productive years on the construction side of the business and numerous high-rise towers under his belt, Armen began at Stillman Development as Vice President. Soon after, Armen was made Executive Vice President of Stillman Development International and continues to manage new developments from their inception, through design, to their completion and occupancy. Armen’s goal is to execute, deliver and foster the artistic vision Stillman Development International epitomizes.

Pierre Albert Winter applies his experience and passion for real estate development through his expertise in finance, architecture and art. Holding a Master of Business Administration from New York University’s Stern School of Business and his Bachelor of Engineering at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, Pierre’s experience and interests are what inspired him to work at Stillman Development International.

In 1988 Pierre acquired a broad sense of development while working for Brookfield Properties on the development of the World Financial Center. While at NYU, he crossed disciplines by immersing himself in architecture in art courses, as well as business courses. Subsequently, he worked as an architectural designer for de Architeken Cie. in Amsterdam. He then remained at Cooper Union, spearheading the renovation and development of the school’s properties.

Most notably, Pierre was involved with the renegotiation of the school’s leased fee proposition on the Chrysler Building. Later in his career, Pierre mortgaged that fee position to fund the construction of a new school facility.

In 1997 as Managing Director at Rose Associates Inc., Pierre financed equity and debt placements totaling $1 billion, which included conventional, securitized and tax-exempt bond structures. Moreover, he identified acquisitions, negotiated and coordinated new developments of residential, office and retail properties for 8 projects totaling 2.5 million square feet.

Later, in 2006, Pierre pursued an independent venture establishing Studio FtB LLC., a boutique real estate and architectural firm, which also produced the short film presented at the Cannes Film Festival.

Having joined Stillman Development International in March of 2014 to coordinate the development of new projects – from acquisition and financing, to design, construction and sellout, Pierre uses his cross-disciplinary prowess to facilitate various aspects of Stillman Development’s projects on a daily basis.

Since its inception in 2001, Cristina Grajales Gallery has established itself as one of the forerunners in the design world. Cristina Grajales Gallery specializes in contemporary design, while also dealing in masterpieces of the twentieth-century

Cristina Grajales Gallery focuses on cultivating the work of emerging contemporary designers. The artists represented by Cristina Grajales Gallery work in a variety of areas within the larger field of design: furniture and lighting, as well as ceramic, metal, and textile design. Their work constantly pushes, blurs, and in some cases erases the line between art and design.

With twenty years of experience, Grajales has established herself as a tastemaker and trendsetter both in contemporary and mid-century design. Grajales founded the lecture series titled Dialogues with Design Legends at the 92nd street Y, the first of its kind. Grajales, who is widely considered an expert within the design field, is a frequent guest lecturer, panelist, and contributor to various publications. She is part of the International Advisory Committee at the Museum of Modern Art in Medellin, Colombia, and the MARTE Contemporary Museum in San Salvador, Salvador. She is also a member of the Global Council for the International Biennial of Contemporary Art in Cartagena, Colombia. Grajales also serves as visiting curator at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Coral Gables, and sits on the board of Creative Time, a non-profit organization devoted to commissioning and presenting ambitious public art projects around the world.

Cristina Grajales Gallery maintains a full program of exhibitions and participates in international art and design fairs around the world. Cristina Grajales Gallery offers advisory and design consultancy services to assist in building and maintaining important collections.

Valentina Babski uses her efficiency and organizational skills to provide a base upon which Stillman Development International has been able to flourish.

Valentina came to New York in 1976 and was head of a graphic arts company from 1977 to 1990. Her firm included clients such as Newsweek, Union Pacific and Fairchild Publications, Inc. Her love for art and design was what led her to Stillman Development International in 1992. Her eye for detail is a key support function of the firm; from making sure finances are attended to with the utmost care to ensuring clients are connected to team members efficiently over the phone. She has become a valued reflection of Stillman Development’s hard work ethic during her 23 years at the company.