About

Team

An Integrated Team of Talented Individuals

The DMAC team brings a broad spectrum of experience to each and every project. We collectively leverage our design expertise, our industry relationships with vendors and fabricators, and talent for creating differentiation through design.

Dwayne MacEwen — FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL

 

Since founding DMAC Architecture & Interiors in 1995, Dwayne MacEwen, AIA | NCARB, has served as the Principal and Creative Director, shaping the firm’s vision and direction. MacEwen comes to architecture through construction. The son of a builder from Prince Edward Island, Canada, MacEwen had early exposure to the discipline, which led him to become the proprietor of a successful Canadian construction firm early in his career. MacEwen’s pragmatic preparation for his career in architecture remains important in the structural and functional integrity of his designs.
Kavitha Marudadu — PRINCIPAL

 

Kavitha provides team leadership while managing many of the firms Hospitality and Commercial projects, taking an active role in design as well as project management. An accomplished architect of over 20 years,  Kavitha’s expertise in client servicing, programming, design and integrated project delivery, keeps clients coming back.
Jeremy Leech — ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

 

Jeremy is versatile, hands-on architect with 12 years experience in Commercial and Hospitality design, urban planning, project management and construction. Jeremy is instrumental in executing projects of all scales and complexities, working creatively within budgets and schedules.  He works closely with clients, consultants and contractors, ensuring the success of every project.
Jessica Saravia — TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

 

With over 20 years of experience, Jessica brings extensive technical expertise in design, construction and administration, assuring high performance results on every DMAC project. Jessica currently sits on the AIA National Building Performance Knowledge Community Leadership Group  and is Vice-Chair of the Chicago Building Enclosure Council.

Kris Yokoo — SENIOR ARCHITECT
 

Kris is a multi-talented architect with over 30 years experience working at VOA and RTKL before coming to DMAC  in 2015. His design work includes Master Planning, Hospitality, Retail, and Healthcare with many overseas projects in Asia and the UAE. Kris brings his design expertise and project management skills to all of his work.
Dorian Janowicz — SENIOR ARCHITECT

 

Dorian is a multi-faceted architect with 11 years of experience whose curiosity and creativity is vast. Dorian is investigative and tactile when exploring ideas. His Hospitality and Commercial projects include: American Airlines, The Concours Club, Michael Jordan’s Restaurant, and the DMAC office adaptive-reuse of a historic Masonic Temple. 
Zachary Klaas — SENIOR ARCHITECT

 

Zachary Klaas is a digitally savvy architect with 10 years of experience, designing, detailing, modeling, fabricating and managing projects large and small. Zachary has been instrumental in the execution of Midtown Athletic Clubs, The Concours Club, Airline Lounges, Rivers Casinos, and Michael Jordan’s Restaurant.
Sohui Lee — JUNIOR ARCHITECT

 

Aishwarya Pawar — JUNIOR ARCHITECT

 

Marisa Wilkens — JUNIOR ARCHITECT

 

Shiyi Qi — JUNIOR ARCHITECT

 

Jared Worster — CREATIVE LAB MANAGER

 

Mark Byttow — MASTER CRAFTSMAN

 

Crissy Johnson — RESOURCE COORDINATOR

 

Anushree Parkhi — DESIGNER I

 

Abby MacEwen — DESIGNER I

 

Grayson Goodwin — DESIGNER I

 

Gina MacEwen — STUDIO COORDINATOR

 

Rebecca Kim — EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

 

Kathryn Evans — ACCOUNTING MANAGER

 

Leslie Cousineau — MARKETING ASSOCIATE

 

Dwayne MacEwen — FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL

 

Since founding DMAC Architecture & Interiors in 1995, Dwayne MacEwen, AIA | NCARB, has served as the Principal and Creative Director, shaping the firm’s vision and direction. MacEwen comes to architecture through construction. The son of a builder from Prince Edward Island, Canada, MacEwen had early exposure to the discipline, which led him to become the proprietor of a successful Canadian construction firm early in his career. MacEwen’s pragmatic preparation for his career in architecture remains important in the structural and functional integrity of his designs.
Kavitha Marudadu — PRINCIPAL

 

Kavitha provides team leadership while managing many of the firms Hospitality and Commercial projects, taking an active role in design as well as project management. An accomplished architect of over 20 years,  Kavitha’s expertise in client servicing, programming, design and integrated project delivery, keeps clients coming back.
Jeremy Leech — ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

 

Jeremy is versatile, hands-on architect with 12 years experience in Commercial and Hospitality design, urban planning, project management and construction. Jeremy is instrumental in executing projects of all scales and complexities, working creatively within budgets and schedules.  He works closely with clients, consultants and contractors, ensuring the success of every project.
Jessica Saravia — TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

 

With over 20 years of experience, Jessica brings extensive technical expertise in design, construction and administration, assuring high performance results on every DMAC project. Jessica currently sits on the AIA National Building Performance Knowledge Community Leadership Group  and is Vice-Chair of the Chicago Building Enclosure Council.

Kris Yokoo — SENIOR ARCHITECT
 

Kris is a multi-talented architect with over 30 years experience working at VOA and RTKL before coming to DMAC  in 2015. His design work includes Master Planning, Hospitality, Retail, and Healthcare with many overseas projects in Asia and the UAE. Kris brings his design expertise and project management skills to all of his work.
Dorian Janowicz — SENIOR ARCHITECT

 

Dorian is a multi-faceted architect with 11 years of experience whose curiosity and creativity is vast. Dorian is investigative and tactile when exploring ideas. His Hospitality and Commercial projects include: American Airlines, The Concours Club, Michael Jordan’s Restaurant, and the DMAC office adaptive-reuse of a historic Masonic Temple. 
Zachary Klaas — SENIOR ARCHITECT

 

Zachary Klaas is a digitally savvy architect with 10 years of experience, designing, detailing, modeling, fabricating and managing projects large and small. Zachary has been instrumental in the execution of Midtown Athletic Clubs, The Concours Club, Airline Lounges, Rivers Casinos, and Michael Jordan’s Restaurant.
Sohui Lee — JUNIOR ARCHITECT

 

Aishwarya Pawar — JUNIOR ARCHITECT

 

Marisa Wilkens — JUNIOR ARCHITECT

 

Shiyi Qi — JUNIOR ARCHITECT

 

Jared Worster — CREATIVE LAB MANAGER

 

Mark Byttow — MASTER CRAFTSMAN

 

Crissy Johnson — RESOURCE COORDINATOR

 

Anushree Parkhi — DESIGNER I

 

Abby MacEwen — DESIGNER I

 

Grayson Goodwin — DESIGNER I

 

Gina MacEwen — STUDIO COORDINATOR

 

Rebecca Kim — EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

 

Kathryn Evans — ACCOUNTING MANAGER

 

Leslie Cousineau — MARKETING ASSOCIATE

 

Think you’re a fit with our team?

We are a tight team of experienced pros, teachers, and shapers. If you are a talented, creative individual that’s passionate about architecture and design, we welcome you to start the conversation.