Orli is the Founder and Principal of Mill River Architecture, a full-service architecture firm based in New Haven. She is licensed to practice architecture in Connecticut and New York and holds a Master of Architecture from Yale University and a B.A. in Architecture from Wellesley College.

Before starting her own practice, Orli worked at TenBerke Architects (formerly Deborah Berke Partners) in New York City, contributing to institutional, commercial, and high-end residential projects, overseeing both design development and construction administration. Prior to TenBerke, she was a Project Lead at MADE Design/Build in Brooklyn, balancing project management, design, permitting, and client communication on residential projects including townhouses and apartments.

Orli’s vision as a designer is to positively impact communities through design, whether a renovation of a family home, the interior fit-out of a neighborhood café, or the adaptive reuse of a historic brick warehouse. She meets with clients using visually clear, engaging presentations at every stage, ensuring that design decisions are collaborative and informed. These conversations guide the creation of precise permit and construction drawings for home renovations in New Haven and New York City. She approaches each project with care, curiosity, and respect for its history and broader context, driven by the belief that the design process should be engaging, collaborative, and unpretentious.

Reach out at orli@millriverarchitecture.com to discuss an idea or set up a consult. A look book of professional work samples is available upon request.