Todd Smith, AIA

Todd Smith, AIA

Todd Smith, AIA

Syndicate Smith

After years of studying and playing piano, trumpet and drums, Todd pursued his dreams of being a musician by entering into the School of Architecture at the University of Washington, Seattle.  After Graduating with a B.A. in architectural studies in 2002, he immediately went to work with Johnston Architects in Seattle for 8 Years learning from great mentors, Ray and Mary Johnston (Both FAIA). In 2010, 8 years later, as a principal in the firm, married, 1 child, and another on the way, at the bottom of the recession, Todd decided to leave the office pursuing an attempt towards moving back to North Central Washington. In 2012, Todd Moved back to his hometown, Leavenworth WA, where he and his office now focuses on single / multi family residential and small commercial projects across the state. Gathering a band of architectural strays wanting to focus on living in the Cascades, working in a Bavarian Themed Town, sometimes wearing lederhosen, Todd and his team of 13 architects, interior designers and administrative staff navigate hostile and hospitable landscapes across the state focusing on site driven design. The variety of Washington’s climates and geographies from the San Juan Islands, to the Columbia Plateau, from -20 to 120 degrees F throughout the year, give Todd and Syndicate Smith a unique perspective on how architecture responds to the punishment and praise the environment gifts us. As far as credentials….he and his office have a few acronyms and publications.

For additional information visit: https://www.syndicatesmith.com/

Jonathan Segal, FAIA

Jonathan Segal, FAIA

Jonathan Segal, FAIA

Jonathan Segal FAIA & Development Company

Segal is considered one of San Diego, California’s most successful and pioneering residential architectural/development companies and has a reputation for providing superior housing at a lower cost than comparable properties. Their focus is exclusively on urban projects, ranging from 80 to 160 dwelling units per acre.

Segal has been the recipient of numerous accolades including 40 local, state and national AIA awards for residential and Urban Design. Over the past twenty years, Segal has created and modeled the unique practice of “Architect as Developer”, a prototype in which the architect has the ability to become the owner, therefore eliminating the client and the general contractor from the design and building process. Segal teaches this concept of “Architect as Developer” in an online video course for architects.

For additional information visit: https://www.jonathansegalarchitect.com/

Jennifer Luce, FAIA

Jennifer Luce, FAIA

Jennifer Luce, FAIA

LUCE et studio

Jennifer Luce is a licensed Architect practicing in California and New York. With a Bachelor of Architecture from Carleton University in 1984, she received the A. Dunton Alumni Award of Distinction, and is a member of the Alumni Council at the Design School. In 1994, Jennifer earned her Master of Design Studies from Harvard University and is now a member of the Alumni Council and HAA Alumni Board. In 2016, the American Institute of Architects recognized Jennifer’s outstanding contribution to the field and elevated her to the College of Fellows.

Jennifer is passionate about research, process, and materials, and maintains a strong presence in the international architectural community. She serves on a variety of advisory boards for cultural institutions and presently co-chairs both the AIA California Monterey Design Conference and the San Diego Civic Center Revitalization Citizens’ Committee.

Jennifer established her eponymous multi-disciplinary architectural practice, LUCE et studio, in 1990. Now with over three decades of award-winning project experience, LUCE focuses on civic and cultural buildings, creative workspaces, restaurants, and urban design interventions. LUCE et studio has completed projects for the San Diego Public Library, San Diego Museum of Art, the New Children’s Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, and most recently the $55 million renovation and expansion of the Mingei International Museum at Balboa Park.

For additional information visit: https://www.lucestudio.com/