The studio
We design together, combining diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to making meaningful, enduring places.
who we are.
For two decades, YA studio has approached architecture through empathy, clarity, and a deep commitment to community. Today, as a minority- and women-owned firm, we carry that legacy forward with a diverse team and a shared belief that design can strengthen everyday life.
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Yakuh Askew
Founding Principal
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Martine Paquin
Principal
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Paul Wang
Associate Principal
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Bradley Sugarman
Associate Principal, Studio Director
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Yu Tsuji
Associate, Architect
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Maria Carriero
Associate, Architect
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Robert Gilson
Associate, Architect
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Sherry Fang
Designer
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Gina Bugiada
Architect
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Shoshana Herzog
Architect
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Leticia Colnago
Architect
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Erina Yamada
Designer
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Monrada Aungtrakul
3D Visualiser
join us.
We welcome applications from talented individuals who resonate with our mission and design approach. Please submit one PDF (up to 10MB) to info@ya-studio.com, including your resume, a cover letter with how you heard about us, and work samples.
current openings
Project Manager
Project Architect
past contributors.
Joyce Chang, Alexa Adams, Frances Gregor, Helena Cardona, Harrison Chou, Katherine Moore, Natalie Riccomini, Karin Chen, Anna Nubio, Tatianna Capko, Priti Pai, Erik Gerlach, Alyssa Goraieb, Jonathan Ting, Ania Klepacz, Leslie Laskin-Reese, Uzoma Idah, Matthew Baker, David Piper, Manon Eylenbosch, Yan Yuan, Cameron Clark, Asia Fox, Mariana Diaz, Stephanie Thompson, Daniel Moffatt, Marie MacInnis, Bianca Koch, Frank Feng, Rushika Patel, Gustavo Bermudez, Carmen Leung, Justin Piercy, Daryl Toy, Jae E. Jung, Tingting Zhang, Marta Johansen, Michael Garibay, Kelly Waters