Inspiration: Having lived in China, Germany, and the U.S, I have observed how the customs, history, and philosophies of a society shape its physical spaces. I am interested in applying cross-cultural principles in understanding clients and designing spaces that are functional, natural, and personal.

Hometown: Sichuan, China

Education: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Inspiration: Minimal design and clean lines or gritty post-industrial abandoned objects. Individually, they capture my attention, but combined they capture my imagination. I love being around dynamic and creative people that challenge me and show me new unexpected possibilities.

Hometown: Udine, Italy

Education: Laurea in Scienze dell’Architettura, Universita degli Studi di Udine;
MArch, California College of the Arts, San Francisco

Inspiration: The organizational logic of Chinese ancient gardens creates a feeling of infinity within a limited space.

Hometown: Hebei, China

Education: BS in Urban Planning, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China; MArch, Washington University in Saint Louis

Inspiration: The often overlooked slivers of in-between spaces of buildings and how the forced perspective frames a city and/or landscape; the play between the texture of building materials and patterned light; multicultural narratives of talented and fanatical individuals.

Hometown: Newport Coast, CA

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Urban Planning; University of California, San Diego
Master’s in Architecture; Pratt Institute, New York

Inspiration: Travel. While studying in Paris, France, I was able to experience a particular favorite – the Maison de Verre by Pierre Chareau & Bernard Bijvoet. I see this as an architectural work expressing truth in material and internal adaptability that was years ahead of its time.

Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Education: BArch, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Senior Associate

Inspiration: Chicago, where I grew up, with its rich history of modern architecture. And today, I draw inspiration from Oakland, with its cultural diversity, as well as travel to memorable sites such as the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul.

Hometown: Suburbs of Chicago

Education: BArch, University of Kentucky

Affiliations: AIA East Bay and SPUR

Principal

Hometown: St. Helena, California

Education: BA and MArch, University of California, Berkeley

Affiliations: AIA, SPUR, SFHAC (SF Housing Action Coalition), and Build It Green

Principal

Hometown: New York City

Education: BA, Northwestern University; MArch, University of California, Berkeley

Affiliations:  AIA, SPUR, and SFHAC (SF Housing Action Coalition)