Eli Zmira

Eli Zmira is a highly experienced architect and designer currently serving as a Senior Designer and Business Development professional at Pope Design Group since April 2025. Previously, Eli held various roles at DJR Architecture from April 2018 to April 2025, including Associate, Project Manager, and Senior Designer, focusing on housing projects in the Twin Cities. Eli's prior experience includes positions at DLR Group, Hagag Group, Ilan Pivko Architects, Nir Kutz Architects, Studio E+, The Art Institutes, PDI Design Group, and Chong Partners Architecture, contributing to numerous projects such as urban renewal initiatives, mixed-use developments, and master planning on both domestic and international scales. Educational credentials include a Master of Architecture from NewSchool of Architecture & Design and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, among others.