A full service architectural firm, offering sustainable modern design solutions

The studio

The studio.

Our practice thrives on collaboration, support, energy, and engagement. With projects that vary widely in type, scale, and budget, we actively reflect that diversity in both our team and our collective experiences. Our staff is made up of professionals with backgrounds in fine arts, graphic design, historic preservation, and photography, drawing from a variety of cultural heritages.

Outside of work, we are equally passionate about community involvement, whether traveling to new cities, raising families, exploring landscapes, or engaging in activities like climbing, hockey, soccer, swimming, and hiking. From volunteering with local non-profits to tasting new foods, we believe these shared experiences enhance our teamwork and creativity.

Yakuh Askew, AIA, LEED AP

Founding Principal
Martine Paquin

Partner

Paul Wang

Associate Principal
Bradley Sugarman, AIA

Studio Director, Architect
Yu Tsuji, AIA

Associate, Architect
Joyce Chang

Project Director, Architect
Maria Carriero, AIA

Associate, Architect
Sherry Fang

Desginer
Mona Nahm

Designer: cid, ncidq, leed ap bd+c, well ap, lfa
Gina Bugiada

Architect
Shoshana Herzog

Architect
Robert Gilson

Architect
Leticia Colnago

Architect
Erina Yamada

Designer
Monrada Aungtrakul

3D Visualiser

Past contributors

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

Careers.

Y.A. studio is always looking for talented people to join our team. When applying for a position, please submit the following in PDF form by email to info@ya-studio.com (not to exceed 10MB): Resume, Cover Letter (and how you learned of us), & Relevant Work Samples. No drop-ins or phone calls, please.