Joel Lubell
Owner / President

Joel has over 25 years of experience building and designing. He purchased his first table saw at 15 while volunteering after school in his highschool woodshop. He created and managed the deconstruction program at Wake Habitat, designed machines to make sustainable building materials, taught Architecture students to design/build one-of-a-kind structures for local nonprofits, and worked for some of the best builders in the Triangle. As a designer, craftsman and building science enthusiast, Joel understands the beauty of a well-built product and takes pride in every step of a new project.

Joel has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design and Master’s degree in Architecture both from the College of Design at NC State University. He’s a licensed general contractor and the owner of Armature Design Build.

Favorite Sandwich is number 13 Mike’s Way, add cherry pepper relish. When he’s not immersed in the latest edition of Fine Homebuilding, he can be found playing board games with his wife and daughter, or working in his shop.

Stan Seals
Preconstruction Manager

With over 10 years of experience with Habitat for Humanity Deconstruction, Stan’s passion for building was solidified with every structure he disassembled. As a leader in building salvage and reuse, he was able to see the importance of good construction materials and methods.. He applies his wealth of knowledge towards the pre-construction process. His favorite part of working with Armature is working with our partners and project managers to create a well organized project. Whatever the size of the project, Stan focuses on the details and is able to move the project from concept to construction.

When not computering for Armature, Stan can be found outside - hiking and camping with his kids and wife. He’s an avid, long-distance backpacker and loves being in nature. 

Lauren Parikh
Selections Coordinator

Lauren has over a decade of experience working in residential interiors. She graduated with a degree in interior design from Parsons School of Design and started her career in high end residential and hospitality design in New York City. Upon returning to her native North Carolina, she joined a Raleigh-based design-build firm, where she discovered her passion for the construction side of design. She now brings both her creative background and appreciation for the build process to the Armature team. Her favorite part of any project is getting to know each homeowner’s personal style and helping bring their vision to life.

Outside of work, you’ll find her spending time with her husband and two young daughters, cooking, on her yoga mat, and passionately cheering on the Tarheels in basketball.

Elizabeth “Salley” Alley
Preconstruction Coordinator

Trained as an urban planner, Salley has worked on the built environment in Raleigh and across North Carolina for the past two decades. She has collaborated on streetscapes, zoning codes, strategic plans and large scale mixed use projects. With experience in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, she has seen projects from all angles, and thrives working with multidisciplinary teams. Salley’s favorite part of a project is bringing design concepts and budgetary and regulatory constraints together to create places where we can feel at home.

Salley holds a Masters in Urban Planning with a Certificate in American Urbanism from the University of Virginia School of Architecture. When she’s not working with the Armature pre-construction team, you can find Salley out for a walk with her family, volunteering in the community, or reading a book in the sun..

Phil Palumbo
Chief Project Manager

As a Licensed Professional Engineer with a Bachelors’ Degree in Chemical Engineering, Phil’s prior professional experience includes project and personnel management in the energy and environmental sectors. By bringing his breadth of project management experience to Armature, he’s able to dive into his passion for hands-on projects, while creating homes that people love. After working years in R&D his favorite part of working with Armature is getting to finish  a tangible product that has lasting results. 

Originally from Pittsburgh, has lived in the triangle area for over 8 years. When he’s not at the jobsite, he can be found repairing and modifying cars and boats, tinkering with electronics, or checking on his latest homebrew. He runs and mountain bikes in his spare time.

Ben Leo
Senior Project Manager

Originally from Massachusetts, Ben has lived in the triangle area for over 12 years. His enthusiasm for making stuff started from a young age and he’s been in the construction industry for over 16 years.  With a background in project management and a Bachelor’s degree in Theater, as well as a sharp sense of humor, Ben is an incredible asset to the Armature team! His favorite part of working with Armature is making the client’s dream space a reality. In his free time, Ben enjoys spending time with his son and restoring old cars+motorcycles.

Josh Bryant
Project Manager

Hailing from Martha's Vineyard, Josh grew up in a family of tradespeople. Departing the island at 18, he pursued education in Massachusetts. Returning to Martha’s Vineyard, he worked as an employment trainer for individuals with cognitive disabilities. Despite finding fulfillment in aiding those in need, he yearned life experience beyond his hometown.

Encouraged by a childhood friend, he ventured to Raleigh, instantly falling in love with the city. He managed beloved nightclubs and bars in Raleigh throughout his 20s and early 30s. This period also saw him co-owning an independent record label and managing tours for rock bands. In 2016, Josh sensed the need for a significant life change and, drawing from his familial background, reembraced construction work in Raleigh. As a project manager, he carries boundless enthusiasm, a positive demeanor, and a passion for connecting people with their aspirations. Outside of work, Josh relishes moments with loved ones, contributes through volunteering, indulges in writing, tinkering, laughter, and finds solace in exploring the wilderness.

Hallie Garrison
Project Manager

Hallie is a graduate of Hope Renovations’ Trades Training Program. She has hands-on experience in a range of building tasks, including carpentry, interior and exterior renovations, flooring, and drywall repair. With OSHA 10 and NCCER Core certifications, Hallie brings a solid foundation in safety and technical skills. She’s especially interested in deepening her skills in design, drafting, and project management.

Before transitioning into the trades, Hallie spent over seven years as a researcher in academic and nonprofit settings, where she developed strong project management, data analysis, and communication skills. At Duke University and Child Trends, she led multi-year research projects, managed budgets and personnel, and presented findings at conferences and in publications. Her background in research and early childhood development gives her a unique perspective and a detail-oriented approach to construction work.

Chuck
Carpentry crew

Born in a hospital in the impoverished town of Manhasset on the north shore of New York's Lawnguyland, Chuck Nintzel chose to attend NCSU in North Carolina instead of some frozen wasteland north of White Plains.  He matriculated in 1986 and returned to Raleigh permanently in 1988. If you need directions using landmarks from the 90’s, he's your guy. An interest in History led him to working as a carpenter with Historic Restoration firms, and then, when he tired of nothing ever being square, he took a job building cabinetry  and displays for a Raleigh Fabrication and Design firm, rounding out his hands-on skills.  He joined Armature Design Build in early 2023.