team
Anh Tran | Principal Architect
Anh Tran is an interdisciplinary design-thinker interested in how cultural shifts are codified in built environments, including the roles of aesthetics, temporality, and technology. Anh has practiced systems design thinking and implementation as they relate to places of work, and modern practices for end of life and its representation in the forest. Her work includes a variety of typologies and scales at Snohetta, Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA/Rem Koolhaas), Skidmore Owings & Merrill, Autofuss, and Google. Anh received her Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Stanford University and her Master of Architecture from Cornell University with Merit and Distinction in Design. She is a registered architect based in San Francisco, California. In her free time, Anh enjoys horticulture, culinary delights, and long walks on the beach with her puppy, Prince.
Ida Tam | Architect
Ida began her career as an architect, spending formative years in the construction field transforming aspirations into reality with functional, thoughtfully designed spaces. Physical environments that are carefully made from finely crafted materials and attentively detailed are at the heart of what she designs. She has published and practiced architecture internationally working on award winning projects in London, Hong Kong, Shanghai and the United States at Arata Isozaki & Associates, Farrells and 1100 Architect. Ida received her Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Nottingham and her Master of Architecture from Cornell University. She is a registered architect in New York and is currently based in New York City. Ida spends as much of her free time as possible rock climbing or otherwise cycling and snowboarding in the mountains.
Elie Boutros | Architect
Elie is an artist and designer interested in processes and tools, both computational and manual, just as much as the end product itself. Elie has practiced leveraging representation, mapping, prototyping, environmental performance optimization, data tracking and visualization in various research and design contexts. He has worked across multiple scales and typologies at Hou de Sousa, Olson Kundig and Kohn Pedersen Fox. Elie received his Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and his Master of Business Administration from Quantic School of Business and Technology. He is a registered architect in New York, currently based in Montreal, Canada. Elie enjoys the outdoors, cycling and any excuse for doodling.
Jeannie Chung | Architect
Jeannie is a problem solver, an optimist, and strives for simplicity in her daily life. She finds joy in bringing together different stakeholders and sees the collaborative design process as an integral part of placemaking. Jeannie is skilled in designing for complexity and has a deep expertise in public libraries, K-8 schools, performing arts theaters, and community centers. She was named as one of the Top Women of Influence in Architecture and Design in the San Diego Business Journal in 2022 based on her excellence in mentorship of young professionals and advocacy for healthy workplaces. Jeannie received her Bachelor of Arts with a major in Architecture at UC Berkeley and her Master of Architecture from Cornell University. She is a registered architect in San Diego, California. She is a board game enthusiast, will make any excuse to go to the beach, and spends most of her free time trying to keep up with her three boys.
Prince Tran | Chief Security Officer
Prince is a quick witted pup who takes security seriously. He received his early education at home and went on to gain his formal education at Refined K-9. He is a regular contributing pack member at Citizen Hound in San Francisco. In his free time, Prince enjoys playing frisbee, soccer, and perfecting his sprints.
Portrait Photography Copyright: Karen Vierbuchen