Michael McCall, AIA, President

In 1989 Michael founded McCall Design Group from humble beginnings and grew the firm to its present state of thirty full-time architects and designers doing projects across the continental US for some of the largest companies around. His expertise in design, project delivery and service has helped established the firm as one of the biggest retail design practices in America, and has earned him a solid reputation in the architecture and business community.

Michael is committed to the continued growth of both the practice and the individuals who participate in it. He is an active supporter of architectural educational, has taught and visited architecture studios as a critic, and has given lectures at a number of schools across the U.S. He is an active participant on the Board of Directors of a number of foundations and educational institutions.

Education Master of Architecture, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, 1980.
University Competitive Scholarships.
American Institute of Architects Scholarship.
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
Bachelor of Arts, Art, San Jose State University, San Jose, California, 1977.
Affiliations Board of Directors, American Institute of Architects; Chairman's Council, Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University; Benefactor, California College of Arts and Crafts, Architecture Program; National Trust of Historic Preservation; Sponsor, Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture; Construction Specifications Institute; Former member, Board of Trustees, Drew Preparatory School; President, Board of Directors, Zyzzyva, a West Coast literary quarterly; Firm Patron Member, The William and Catherine Bauer Wurster Society, College of Environmental Design, University of California, Berkeley; Chair of the Committee for the Center on American Architecture and Design; Member, University of Texas, Austin, School of Architecture Foundation Advisory Council.
Registrations California Registered
NCARB Certification
Registered Architect in 48 states and the District of Columbia

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Kenneth Moy, AIA, Senior Vice President
Kenneth Moy brings years of management and design experience on award winning healthcare, government and commercial projects to McCall Design Group. As a senior executive member, Ken oversees the daily operations of the firm, working directly with project architects and clients to ensure high-standards of practice, and smooth project delivery.
Education Master of Architecture, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1984.
Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Berkeley, California, 1981.
Affiliations American Institute of Architects
Registration California Registered

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John W Chan, NCARB, Senior Vice President, Director of Information Services

As Senior Vice President and Director of Information Services, John helps direct the company on two fronts. He has been instrumental in developing and carrying out the the firm's technology strategy: From the highly robust, and integrated networked CAD systems to the new generation of project extranets and new Internet based initiatives.

His technical achievements in no way preclude his experience as an architect. He has been project manager on numerous retail and commercial projects.

Education Master of Architecture, University of California, 1983.
Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Berkeley, California, 1981.
Affiliations NCARB
Registrations California Registered
NCARB Certification

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Mark Koch, AIA, Vice President

Mark is responsible for major retail accounts, including the scheduling, staffing, budgeting and client relations of the Victoria's Secret store development account. Prior to joinging McCall Design Group, Mark was a senior Director for The Gap, Inc. During his 12 years at The Gap, he held various positions with a wide range of reponsibilities, which included project management of store development, corporate facilities planning and management, Director of Banana Republic store planning and construction, Senior Director of Store Maintenance, and Director of Architectural Operations. Before working for The Gap, Mark had 12 years of professional architectural experience and was involved with projects in the commercial, industrial, military, housing and medical sectors.

Education Bachelor of Arts, Architecture, University of California, Berkeley, California, 1977.
Affiliations American Institute of Architects
Registrations California Registered
NCARB Certification
Registered Architect in 23 states including New York

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Steve Nelson, AIA, Senior Associate

Steve has directed projects for Jamba Juice, The Gap, Banana Republic, Gymboree, and Whole Earth Access. Prior to joining McCall Design Group, Steve was principal architect for a major architectural firm, specializing in retail, commercial, and residential projects. Some of his work includes Chez Panisse Restaurant, Diamond Oaks Winery, the 710 Sansome Street building renovation, The Nature Company, Patagonia, Rincon Center, The Cannery, Imaginarium and San Carlos Senior Citizens Center.

Education Bachelor of Architecture, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, 1977
Affiliations American Institute of Architects
Registrations California Registered
NCARB Certification
Registered Architect in Maryland, Florida & Massachusetts

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Richard Garratt, Senior Associate

Rich has been with McCall Design Group since its inception in 1989. He has directed various retail projects for major clients such as The Gap, Banana Republic, Williams-Sonoma and Gymboree. His professional experience includes over eleven years in architectural design, production management, and construction administration. He has directed design, construction of hospital and medical buildings, office buildings, newspaper printing plants, residential buildings across the United States.

Education Bachelor of Architecture, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, 1979.

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David Lew, Senior Associate

David joined McCall Design Group as associate with a background in commercial retail and civic projects. David has managed projects for the Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Gymboree, Garden Botanika, Bombay Company, Gazoontite and Cost Plus. With over one hundred Old Navy stores to his credit as well as dozens of Gaps and Banana Republics, he has achieved expertise in the dynamic process of multi project development. He is currently managing a number of projects for The Limited, Inc. and has taken a lead role in developing our guidelines for special projects feasibility studies.

Prior to joining McCall Design Group, David worked on numerous commercial retail centers in the northern California area including the Pacific West Outlet center in Gilroy, Rose Pavilion in Pleasanton, and Arden Fair Shopping Center in Sacramento. As project manager for Pacific West Outlet Center in Gilroy, David was involved in all phases of the project. He was also on the architectural team for the Colma Bay Area Rapid Transit station which was part of the BART expansion toward the San Francisco International Airport.

Education Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design, University of California, Berkeley, 1984.

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Anja Rohde Albertson, AIA, Senior Associate

Anja Rohde Albertson has been with McCall Design Group since 1996. She has worked on projects including Jamba Juice corporate headquarters in the Potrero Hill district in San Francisco, development of restaurant prototype and construction of several locations for Wrapworks (division of Chevy's) and several flagship stores for Banana Republic. Anja successfully managed two W Hotel projects in Chicago: City Center and Lakeshore.

Prior to her work at McCall Design Group, Anja lived and worked in New York City where she was involved with projects including the Soho Grand Hotel, the Dalton School Science Center, renovation of the Beekman Tower Hotel as well as various residential, commercial and retail projects. Anja was also involved with a mixed use high-rise building at 388 Pine Street in San Francisco.

Education Bachelor of Architecture, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, 1986.
Affiliations American Institute of Architects
Registrations New York Registered

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