arkitek:
design & architecture
Qasem Baouni
Project Manager
Masters of Architecture I, UCLA
A dedicated and passionate designer with over sixteen years of experience developing projects for clients with an emphasis on a balance of function, aesthetics and cost.
Jane Alexanderr, RLA
Planning Manager
B.Sc Landscape Architecture, UMASS
Jane brings a holistic approach to site planning and design development. Skilled in both public and private projects, she draws inspiration from the community and native ecology.
Leonardo Traverso
Architectural Designer
M.Arch, TU Delft
With a particular interest in the social and environmental impact of design, Leonardo's involvement extends from architectural composition to efficient graphic communication.
Tavjot Singh
Architectural Designer
B.Arch, Chitkara University
With a certification in Autodesk Revit
and proficiency in design communication. Tavjot is an integral member of the Arkitek team
Paul Turner
Project Manager
B.Arch, University of Oregon
With a generalist approach, Paul pushes projects forward from design through construction. His passion for mass timber architecture is rooted in sustainability and climate resilience.
David Weir
Senior Architect
SF CCA Architecture
David has been a part of the Arkitek team since early 2016. Since that time, he has fulfilled several roles and currently serves as a Senior Architect. He has a wide array of experience managing projects of all types and budgets and is involved in all aspects of project development from inception through construction.
Jerome White
Project Architect
B.S. Architecture, University of Michigan
Jerome's expertise comes from his
experience leading complex projects
ranging from educational, civic, multi-family residential, commercial, and office buildings
Capucine Clement
Project Architect
M.Arch, ENSAL/EPFL
With a keen interest in sustainable
design, Capucine is part of the major
ongoing projects at Arkitek involved
in all stages of design and development.
Kavya Jose
Architectural Designer
M.Arch, IaaC
With masters in advanced architecture Kavya has an astute sense of design. Involved design development on on-going projects, she is also responsible for firm prototype development.
Christopher Brown
AIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C, LEED HOMES
Principal Architect
B.Arch, Cal Poly, SLO
Christopher is the principal architect and design team leader acting as the primary Client and Stakeholder liaison, providing guidance and communication through all phases of design, documentation, and construction.
Raita Yamazaki
Senior Architect | AIA
Architect with experience in the US, China, and Japan with a wide range of project types including mixed-use, office, retail, aviation, K12, and housing. He bridges design creativity and technical expertise to deliver cohesive and practical solutions.
Martin Meyer
Senior Architect
With more than 36 years of experience, Martin has proven expertise in a broad base of building types and projects. Martin emphasizes on the synthesis of efficient, well-built and organized buildings that meet budgets.
Molly McConnell
Landscape Architecture Intern
Molly brings over 10 years of hands-on landscaping experience and is currently advancing her education in UCLA’s Landscape Architecture program. Passionate about sustainability and connecting people with nature, she draws inspiration from the natural world to inform her work.
Biandona Recalde
Architecture Associate
B.arch, Universidad San Francisco de Quito
(Quito-Ecuador)
Biandona's interest lies in exploring the connection between architecture, the environment and sustainability. Having had the opportunity to immerse in urban planning and architectural design, she has a comprehensive understanding on how architecture manifests, from city conception to meticulous project detail.
Theo Janeway
Architectural Intern| AIA
B.Arch candidate, University of Sou. California
Theo first joined Arkitek as a high school student through the firm's IDP and returns as a third-year architecture student at USC. He focuses on design visualization, producing the modeling, rendering, and graphic communication that let clients see a project before it is built..
Arkitek
is a design studio primarily based in Southern Oregon and rural Northern California
focusing essentially on sustainable practices in architecture and universal accessibility.
The firm was established in 2012, by the principal architect Christopher Brown who has held a primary
managing role on several projects in Southern Oregon as both LEED principal and Architect of Record.
The core design team works in a collaborative format, coming from different parts of the world and
finding strength in cultural diversity, unique perspectives of experience and therefore design solutions.
Awards and Honours
2026 AIA People's Choice Award ( Public/Institutional) | Rogue Primary School
2026 AIA People's Choice Award ( Unbuilt) | SOU Schneider Museum of Art
2023 Oregon Home Style + Structure Award (Remodel) | Strawberry Residence
2023 Oregon Home Style + Structure Award (Design) | Morton Street
2020 Architecture, Construction & Design Awards (Institutional) | Craterworks MakerSpace
2017 AIA Emerging Professionals Exhibit Washington DC | SOU Thalden Pavilion
2017 AIA People's Choice Award ( Best Residential) | 520 Granite
2015 AIA People's Choice Award (Mixed-use/Commercial) | 426 A Street
2012 Ashland Historical Compatibility Award (Best New Commercial Structure) | 426 A Street