January 28, 2026

ALSC Architects

Stoicheff

Halstead

Gogoleva

Kershner

ALSC Architects has hired John Kershner as a project designer. Kershner has more than 15 years of experience spanning historic preservation, multifamily residential, and affordable housing in Chicago, Maryland, and now Washington state. At ALSC, he contributes to design development and production within the sports and recreation and K-12 education studios. Kershner has earned awards for preservation excellence on historic projects in Chicago, and design recognitions for projects completed in Maryland. Kershner has a five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree from Andrews University in Michigan.

Ksenia Gogoleva was hired as an interior designer to bring her international experience to custom residential work and design-build projects. Gogoleva will be guiding the function and aesthetics of interior spaces, including the selection and coordination of materials, finishes, and fixtures, and the development of construction documentation. Gogoleva hails from Russia and launched her U.S. career with California Closets before joining a custom design-build firm in Charlotte, North Carolina. She worked with Uptic Studios in Spokane, specializing in high-end residential projects and interior solutions. Gogoleva earned a bachelor's degree in industrial design from Izhevsk State Technical University (Russia).

ALSC Architects also hired Matthew Halstead as part of its technical staff. Halstead brings experience with historic preservation and renovation, single- and multifamily housing, and commercial architecture, along with design and documentation. Halstead's past work includes contributing to Team Massachusetts' 4D Home for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon (2011), and participating on Hampshire College's R.W. Kern Center student union, which was designed to align with Living Building principles. Halstead earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts with a minor in architecture, and a Masters of Architecture from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

Rob Stoicheff was also hired by ALSC, bringing 30 years of experience designing, coordinating and detailing projects across the Inland Northwest. During his career, Stoicheff has contributed to a wide range of residential, commercial, and public work, including car dealerships, lake homes, the Gozzer Ranch Clubhouse, and the Coeur d'Alene Public Library. He has focused on educational projects, planning and designing many of the regional schools serving Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Spokane and the Tri-Cities. Stoicheff earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Idaho.