GGLO is excited to announce the promotion of eight employees in 2015. Each of the team members below has made significant contributions to the success of the firm. GGLO's expanding leadership signifies the firm's growth, evolution and enhanced capacity to positively shape the communities in which we work and live.
Senior Associate
David joined GGLO in 2004 after practicing for many years in Texas on institutional, corporate office and retail projects. At GGLO, David has managed and provided technical leadership on numerous multifamily and mixed-use projects, his most recent being the new Woodway Town Hall. David helped to create GGLO’s Practice Roundtable for Project Managers and Technical Staff.
As a LEED Accredited Professional (BD+C and Homes), David has led the majority of his projects to LEED certification and serves as a technical resource for LEED certification to other project teams in the office. David’s projects include Hjarta, AVA Queen Anne, AVA University District and Avalon Newcastle.
Senior Associate
With a personal goal of finding a way for people of all means to have access to quality homes, Kevin’s career has largely focused on designing affordable, quality and sustainable housing. His design experience is rounded out by a broad range of project types including high-rise multifamily, hospitality and mixed-income neighborhood redevelopment. On all of these projects, Kevin has developed and applied an expertise is
Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Kevin’s in-depth knowledge of BIM technology and its application to design and building construction processes has been applied on many of Kevin’s recent projects such as Alley 111, Providence Joseph House and Seattle Civic Square.
Associate
Since 2006, Tiina has utilized her expansive understanding of construction technology and complex design to help create numerous transformative projects at GGLO. She has exercised her design muscles in projects ranging from downtown towers to single tenant spaces and a whole lot in between. Coupled with her passion for analysis and density, Tiina has devoted her design expertise in helping GGLO shape communities that both thrive and bring people together.
One of Tiina’s most recent projects, the commercial remodel of the popular Urban Animal veterinary practice on Capitol Hill, resulted in a highly functional clinic that was representative of both Urban Animal’s essence and the neighborhood’s aesthetic.
Associate
Jen Lien brings 17 years of experience, ranging from urban housing to public transit, along with her interests in art, culture and community to each of her projects. Within GGLO, Jen engages junior staff through the firm’s mentorship program, demonstrating and modeling coordination of design and project management with the goal of creating efficient, lasting and beautiful projects.
Since joining GGLO in 2011, Jen has acted as lead architect for a number of GGLO’s current projects such as the Trinsic West Seattle development. She has also contributed her technical skills to projects including the Spring District in Bellevue and Seattle Housing Authority’s Yesler Terrace. She is currently managing the design team for Seattle Civic Square, a 43-story mixed-use tower in the heart of downtown Seattle.
Associate
Since arriving at GGLO from his native New Jersey in 2013, Michael has immersed himself in the local landscape so he could better understand how history, people, ecology and climate interact to shape the places we call home. Growing up in a traditionally designed NJ neighborhood, Michael learned early on that walkable and bikeable communities with tree lined streets and open spaces encourage people to engage and connect with their community.
Michael is inspired by local food, ecology, native plant communities, watersheds, post-industrial landscapes and civic art. All of these typologies form the lens through which he practices collaborative design with his clients and allied professionals. Michael is the Project Landscape Architect for GGLO’s collaborative design of Avalon Newcastle, a 21st century town square community.
Associate
Christine has served as project manager and lead landscape architect on numerous projects since joining GGLO in 2012. Christine applies her strong repertoire of skills and knowledge to designing parks, civic spaces, educational campuses, urban infill projects and spaces that feature public art.
With extensive experience in the public design process, Christine works among multi-cultural and multi-generational groups to build consensus around design. Christine is currently working on 624 Yale, a mixed-use project in South Lake Union; Seattle Civic Square, a high-rise, mixed-use project in downtown Seattle and Boise Civic Square in Boise, Idaho. Christine brings a high attention to detail, both in the office and out, serving her community through her seat on Seattle’s West Design Review Board overseeing South Lake Union, Queen Anne and Magnolia.
Associate
Blake joined GGLO in 2013 bringing with him his passion for placemaking in architectural design. Blake’s previous work in the design field ranges from writer and university-level educator to design-lead and collaborator on higher education projects. Early in his career Blake honed his design skills on projects such as the Washington State Convention Center.
Blake has applied his knowledge and skill to several notable projects at GGLO including Trinsic West Seattle and Avalon Newcastle. With a sensitivity to global cultures and a strong commitment to sustainability, Blake brings innovative ideas to GGLO with a focus on the client, the project setting and the experience of the end-user.
Marketing Manager
Tina’s experience in design is extensive, ranging from print advertising and publication layout to event promotion and direct marketing. She continues to define clear design solutions in every project she undertakes.
Exposures to various cultures and experiences around the world have given Tina a greater understanding of different communication styles. She is passionate about collaborating with a team and understands the power of versatility in successful communication. With Tina, recognizing and creatively utilizing numerous communication styles allows for maximum efficiency in her work and interactions.