Young Wong, Architect

California License: C-22118

Washington License: 10231 (Expired)

Oregon License: ARI.6752 (Expired)

Connecticut License: ARI.0013623 (Expired)

North Carolina License: 14499 (Expired)

Arkansas License: 9527 (Expired)

A commitment to the architectural profession

Young Wong has been in the architectural business since the age of 17, when he started as an intern while attending high school. In 1982 he attended Ecoles des Beaux Arts in Chateau d’ Fontainebleau, France. In 1984 he graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor of Architecture. Young worked diligently, from running blueprints to finally becoming Senior Vice President of a national firm where he worked for 22 years, before retiring in August 2020. Young served as the prototype architect for Cost Plus World Market for 15 years, and the expansion of Decathlon in the United States. He was on the development advisory board for Ann Taylor (New York) and on the board for ACC Senior Services (Sacramento). He was head architect for various nationwide retailers and nationwide developers. During his retirement, he provided consultation for North East Medical Services. Young was also responsible in bringing in these clients and negotiating fees.

East Washington Place

East Washington Place is a 342,661 square foot regional mall at 401 Kenilworth Dr., Petaluma, California. This project won various awards and was a LEED silver project. Young was the Principal Architect, in charge of the development, from design to construction administration and close out. The client, Regency Centers, was impressed that change orders for this project were only .00019 percent of the total construction cost.

Alameda Landing

Alameda Landing is 300,000 square feet of retail development by Catellus. This was a complex project built on bay mud. This project also had union and non-union labor. Young was the Principal Architect in charge of the development from design to construction administration and close out.

North East Medical Services

This project currently under construction in Hawaii is a 30 room apartment project with ground floor retail and 5,500 S.F. pad building.