Leadership at SWA Architects

Leadership Team: left to right
top row - Stephen Wen, Senior Principal; Daniel Bise, Principal; Mark Tu, Principal
middle row - Tina Go, Principal; Sultan Khan, Associate Principal; Saori Horie, Associate
bottom row - Robert Newton, Associate; Vivian Yang, Director of Accounting; Cindy Ionita, Director of Operations + Marketing & Business Development

Stephen Wen, AIA - Sr. Principal
As Founding Principal of SWA Architects, Mr. Wen is responsible for overall project quality and implementation. Mr. Wen believes strongly in providing personal service to clients through his day to day involvement in operations. It is this concept of responsive services, coupled with excellence in design that has enabled SWA Architects to develop a broad base of clientele and expanding practice in the competitive field of architecture.

Daniel Bise, AIA, LEED AP BD+C - Principal
Mr. Bise has extensive experience working on large scale projects, OSHPD, design-build and DSA facilities. As a Principal/Senior Project Manager, Mr. Bise works directly with administrators and facility directors from design inception through construction administration. With his extensive knowledge in Title 24, Title 22 and experience working with OSHPD, Mr. Bise brings valuable day to day working knowledge and experience to the design process.

Mark Tu, AIA, ACHA, MBA, LEED AP BD+C - Principal
Mr. Tu a registered architect in California and a LEED Accredited Professional. As one of our Principals/Senior Project Managers, Mark is charged with leading projects and directing all activities related to scope, schedule and budget. Over his tenure, he has proven to be well versed in working with clients and has a good understanding of complex project types. Mr. Tu has established relationships within the marketplace, and a track record of success as a project team leader. His approach to architecture is focused on his appreciation of well-designed and crafted buildings. His goal is to make beautiful, sustainable places for people that will improve the lives of the users, while fulfilling their needs.

Tina Go, AIA - Principal
Ms. Go is a graduate of USC School of Architecture and member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). She is a registered Architect with over 25 years of experience; 18 of those years were spent in project management. Through her experience, she has honed her ability to bring consensus to divergent project teams. Ms. Go manages her projects with a strong emphasis on mutual respect and communication. Working closely with clients, consultants and in-house staff to manage scope, schedule and budget, her projects are successful for all involved.

Sultan Khan - Associate Principal
Mr. Khan is an Associate Principal at SWA Architects, and has experience in a broad array of building types, ranging from educational facilities, retail and mixed use projects, to medical office buildings. Mr. Khan is able to take a project and work closely with owners, staff, and consultants to resolve issues in a timely manner, with due regard for schedules and budgetary constraints. With over 30 years in the profession, Mr. Khan has significant experience in almost every aspect of architectural practice, including construction administration, the government approval process, and consultant coordination.

Saori Horie, AIA, LEED AP BD+C - Associate
Ms. Horie has served as an Architect and Project Leader with SWA Architects since 2002. In this time, she has distinguished herself by handling increasingly complex healthcare design projects. Ms. Horie has over 20 years’ of industry experience and is a registered architect in California and a LEED Accredited Professional. Her approach to healthcare design is to create well-designed spaces within a technically complex and highly regulated environment. She understands how to navigate complex structures of local, state and federal regulatory requirements and codes, and how to integrate the most advanced medical technology. Above all else, she understand the needs of patients, staff and family and the importance of creating environments that support healing.

Robert Newton - Associate
Mr. Newton has over 25 years of experience on a broad array of project types ranging from healthcare to research, education, corporate. and non-profit facilities. His meticulous approach to the design documentation and construction administration of our projects is very much appreciated and makes him an invaluable asset to SWA Architects.

Cindy Ionita - Director of Operations + Marketing/Business Development
Ms. Ionita brings a unique and fresh perspective to the senior management team at SWA Architects. With an undergraduate education in engineering of a mechanical nature bolstered by an immense appreciation for all that architects do for their craft. Ms. Ionita inherent tenacious desire for problem-solving as well as streamlining processes to help improve operational efficiencies allows her to lead the operational effort at SWA Architects.