With a passion for collaboration, Chris Kalos drives quality design and project delivery across all teams at JENSEN. Influenced by the multidisciplinary environment of the California College of the Arts, where he earned his Bachelor of Architecture, he works closely with clients, contractors, consultants, and artisans to realize the custom features and precision craft that set apart Jensen’s work. Chris’s expertise in lighting design and technical detailing are reflected in his current and recent projects, including a Palo Alto location for Float Station, Children’s Day School, and Turner Residence.

A designer and project manager with JENSEN, Scott Davis leads the development of best practices and knowledge sharing underpinning the firm’s exacting design standards. With a keen curiosity and pragmatic instincts, he shepherds designs through all phases, pursuing better ways of fulfilling each project’s functional, programmatic, and aspirational goals. A graduate of the California College of the Arts, Scott is especially at home tackling complex design problems, from hacking a pre-engineered building system for SHED to expanding the community center for the Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground in Chinatown.

An architect with a passion for building systems and clever details, Jennifer Redel brings experience with an eclectic mix of projects for clients in education, multifamily housing, culture, hospitality, and technology. Jen traces her interest in the technical aspects of architecture to her studies at the University of Kansas, where she earned a Master of Architecture. At JENSEN, her notable projects—India Basin Shoreline Park and 2055 Chestnut Street, a mixed-use residential development—reflect the firm’s expanding practice, and also her leadership in guiding the studio’s integration of digital tools, sustainable design strategies, and project delivery practices.

Informed by a strong foundation in civic design, Megan Freeman believes in architecture’s capacity to elevate any experience. Whether tackling complex residences, contemporary workspaces, or regional transportation centers, her design approach is distinguished by thoughtful attention to detail, a knack for problem-solving, and a gift for envisioning opportunities. At JENSEN, Megan’s role includes leading projects such as a new Bay Area office for renowned design thinkers IDEO, and advancing firm marketing initiatives. She earned her Master of Architecture at California College of the Arts (CCA) and her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Minnesota.

An architect with a love for process-driven exploration, problem solving, and shaping experiences, Lauren Takeda embraces complexity. Applying thorough analysis, she balances each project’s contextual constraints and human factors within cogent designs, generating innovative solutions including strategies for their efficient delivery. Through projects such as Minnesota Street Project and offices for a digital media pioneer, Lauren also guides the integration of new technologies with JENSEN’s rigorous design and documentation standards. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from UC Berkeley and a Master of Architecture from University of Southern California.

Yusheen Yang joined JENSEN in 2014, bringing a background in architecture, landscape architecture and urban design. With experience ranging from urban residences, to public spaces, and to large-scale overseas developments, Yusheen approaches each project with an eye towards architecture’s role in shaping our environment–and society—as well as an appreciation of the thoughtful details that distinguish good design. She graduated from University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Architecture, then worked in New York City before earning her Master of Architecture in urban design at Washington University.

Margarita Urquiza approaches architecture with international perspective and gift for collaboration. Since graduating from Cornell University, where she earned a Bachelor of Architecture, Margarita has explored a wide range of project typologies, from commercial and residential towers in Asia to academic buildings, luxury retail, and private residences in Cole Valley and Stanford. Her work reflects an interest in materiality and light—informed by her experiences living in Mexico—and a passion for working with construction teams to realize thoughtfully detailed architectural designs. An advocate for integrated responses to climate change, she also co-leads JENSEN’s AIA 2030 initiative.

Melissa DeLacy brings a diverse background and an interest in the interdisciplinary nature of design to her role at JENSEN. From large-scale residential towers to private residences and restaurant interiors, the pursuit of architecture’s wide-ranging possibilities has defined her career. Sustainable design also is a growing focus for Melissa, who co-leads the firm’s AIA 2030 initiative. After graduating from Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in economics and art history, Melissa worked abroad before earning a Master of Architecture at University of Texas at Austin.

As Jensen Architects interior design lead, Nicole Germano pairs her extensive background in workplace design with her love of art, materiality and culture. She has designed site-specific graphic murals and custom furniture for many of her projects, and enjoys finding and curating art and collaborating with California artists and furniture studios to execute a unique vision for each client. Nicole settled in the Bay Area to focus on workplace environments, playing a key role in the design of Facebook’s Mexico City office and Dolby’s San Francisco headquarters. At JENSEN, Nicole consults for clients such as IDEO and has led the interior design of three major YouTube campus projects totaling over 250,000 square feet.