Our culture is built on trust, teamwork, and respect. We think team-first, invest in relationships, and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards—of quality, communication, and service. By removing friction from the process and anticipating our clients’ needs, we deliver a seamless experience and design outcomes that support how people truly live, work, and connect.
Leadership
kelly simcox, LEED AP
kelly@studiogarchitectsinc.com
408-621-6068
Kelly has been a registered architect since 1997, she has a diverse knowledge of design and construction and has successfully directed and managed projects in commercial, medical, civic, community and mixed-use projects of all scales. Prior to collaborating with long-time colleagues to form STUDIO G ARCHITECTS, INC., Kelly worked as lead designer, project manager and associate at several prominent architectural firms in San Jose. Kelly and her partners started the firm with a desire to put more focus on service and design excellence. Internally, her responsibilities include management of daily workflow for design teams to meet project goals and create design presentations in all stages.
Her personal involvement continues through into documentation for construction, managing quality and design issues, selecting and specifying materials, and developing design details that preserve the integrity of the design intent. Her extensive building and interior architecture design experience is aided by her ability to produce design documentation, including planning packages, 3D models, colored renderings, hand sketches and presentation materials. Her utilization of 3D, integral to the design process, not only allows for a more complete exploration of design alternatives, but is a primary benefit in the successful communication of proposed concepts. Her knowledge of building materials, detailing and interior finishes has resulted in creative high impact design solutions. As a LEED accredited professional, Kelly is committed to bringing green design building principals into all projects where this approach is desired by the owners.
education:
- Bachelor of Architecture, California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo
- California State University Study Abroad Program, Florence, Italy
licensure / accreditation:
- ARCHITECT: C-27062, licensed by the California State Board of Architectural Examiners
- LEED AP, accreditation by the U.S. Green Building Council
julia seen, RA
julia@studiogarchitectsinc.com
Julia has extensive experience in a wide range of project types of varying scales and complexity, including commercial, education, industrial, building repositioning and ground-up construction. Her diverse project experience and strong design and technical background enable her to bring a holistic approach to all her projects.
She thrives in a team environment and has a strong commitment to delivering a successful project that balances design, client goals, and project execution.
She brings dedication to her projects with a detail-oriented and collaborative approach to deliver high-quality projects to her clients.
education:
- University of California at Berkeley, BA in Architecture
licensure:
- ARCHITECT: C-29927 licensed by the California State Board of Architectural Examiners
- 20114521 licensed by Washington State Department of Licensing
rick yeh
Rick is a talented project designer with more than 25 years of experience heading architectural design and problem solving for a wide range of project types and sizes. He has the ability to create design solutions from developing large Medical office building with parking garage in a complex campus setting to small office remodeling. His range of experience consists of healthcare projects, high density housing, mixed- use, commercial, office buildings, R and D buildings, retail developments and tenant improvements. Prior to forming STUDIO G ARCHITECTS, INC. in collaboration with long-time colleagues, Rick worked as lead designer and project manager at several architecture firms in the bay area. During his previous practice experience Mr. Yeh successfully designed projects in several states and throughout California.
education:
- University of California at Berkeley, College of Environmental Design
- Department of Architecture, B.A. degree in Architecture
jane fordham
jane@studiogarchitectsinc.com
925-989-4385
Jane is responsible for cultivating new project opportunities and developing long term client relationships for Studio G Architects. She collaborates with Studio G leadership to develop a comprehensive approach and strategy for securing business and servicing our clients. Jane is a Bay Area native, with a proven track record of excellent execution in the architecture and design community. She is an innate collaborator and brings an extensive base of relationships in all aspects of our industry including commercial real estate brokers, landlords and corporate real estate executives.
Jane is an active member of CoreNet and involved in Women of CoreNet. She holds a degree in Business Administration and Marketing from San Jose State University.