The Studio
Wade Design Architects is a nationally recognized, full-service architecture firm based in Northern California focused on private residences, specialty retail concepts, wineries and hospitality projects. Wade Design was founded by principals Ani and Luke Wade in 2007, after working as lead designers and project managers at Backen Gillam Architects.
We practice a collaborative art, which begins by listening intently to our client’s goals and desires. From initial concepts through to construction completion, we strive to transform their aspirations into reality. We believe a fulfilling process for everyone involved ultimately leads to the best possible result and the most rewarding experience.
The firm’s award-winning work has been celebrated in numerous design publications, including Architectural Digest, Food & Wine, California Home + Design, Marin Magazine, Dwell, Sonoma Magazine, Luxe Interiors + Design, Bloomberg, Dering Hall, California Homes and the San Francisco Chronicle, among others.
How our approach successfully yields richer, more unique project outcomes.
How our team supports project management every step of the way.
Ani and Luke in conversation about what inspires their practice.
Luke Wade
Principal
A native Texan, Luke began practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area after receiving his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Working closely with Howard Backen, he honed his design skills as a project manager with Backen Gillam Architects and oversaw projects ranging from private residences to wineries, retail concepts, restaurants and resorts. In 2007 Luke co-founded Wade Design Architects with his wife and partner Ani Wade.
In addition to projects in Northern California, work has taken Luke across the nation, and to beautiful sites in the wine growing regions of Oregon, Washington and Canada. He has consulted for notable clients Williams-Sonoma Inc. and The Sundance Group. Beyond North America, he has designed projects in Australia, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Panama.
On weekends you can find Luke outdoors with his family, enjoying the trails and beaches of Marin County. His desire to travel and see the world is mostly insatiable, there is always more to learn.
Ani Wade
Principal
Ani grew up in Peru and spent her formative years in Costa Rica, then began her architectural training in the United States. After receiving her Bachelor of Architecture degree from UT Austin, she excelled as a designer and project manager at Bay Area firms. At Backen Gillam Architects, her skills were focused on highly crafted residential projects and the design and construction of the Solage Resort in Calistoga. In 2007 Ani co-founded Wade Design Architects with her husband and partner Luke Wade. Ani brings a commitment to clarity and organization to every project. She enjoys all aspects of the architecture practice and will find the time to take on senior project management roles while at the same time ensuring the business side of the practice is running smoothly. She relies on the help of many at Wade Design, to juggle her wide-ranging responsibilities.
In her spare time, Ani finds an escape by building her yoga practice which helps her maintain balance while juggling being a mother and a professional.
The Team
Learn about our team's approach
Jenny Hoover
Sr Project Manager
Jenny lived in Southern California and Washington before graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Rice University in Houston in 2001.
After a brief stint with Gensler in Santa Monica, she settled in the San Francisco Bay Area where in 2007, she met Luke and Ani Wade through friends in the Bay Area network of architects.
Jenny is inspired by every sort of architecture, from humble or makeshift structures that serve their function with efficiency, to extreme or capricious forms that serve little more purpose than to distort the senses. She enjoys working to find a balance between those two extremes.
Nicholas Koelzer
Project Manager
Nick received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, just a stone’s throw from his hometown.
He grew up in a family that followed the ‘do-it-yourself’ mantra, so Nick jumped into many carpentry projects at an early age. It was this exposure to small-scale building that led him to appreciate the more intimate aspects of design that make each project unique.
Outside of the firm, he enjoys crafting furniture, playing roller hockey, and inventing toys for his cat, Stevie. Nick is a licensed California architect and has been on the Wade Design team for 7 years.
Jane Sevila
Project Manager
Jane grew up in Great Falls, Virginia and spent her formative years under the hood of her father’s classic car collection, developing an appreciation for working with her hands.
Her curiosity of travel led her to Austin, Texas to pursue a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Texas. While there, she spent many months abroad studying the way society and architecture shape and change over time.
Upon graduation in 2019, she moved to San Francisco and joined the Wade Design team. In her free time, Jane can be found listening to live music, hanging out at the beach, or exploring the city.
Romeo Canada
Project Manager
Romeo brings more than six years of experience in architecture and design and great reliability to the Wade Design team. He earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Architecture from Washington State University, where he began his journey into becoming a self-determined designer.
Romeo brings valuable experience, having designed in a myriad of spaces, including high-end residential, light commercial renovations, multi-family development and affordable housing.
A Central Washington and Pacific Northwest native, Romeo enjoys spending his free time in the natural environment. You can often find him enjoying the area’s many hiking trails and along the shores of Lake Chelan.
Kristen Wogen
Project Manager
Kristen grew up in the Monterey Bay Area. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from UC Irvine in Environmental Design and went on to earn her Master of Architecture degree from UCLA.
Post college, Kristen’s travels contributed to her fascination for various cultures and their built environments. It led her to New York where she grew her acumen with both commercial and high-end residential architecture firms.
After 15 years in New York she returned to California, gaining additional experience in the multi-family and single-family residential spaces before joining Wade Design. In her free time, Kristen enjoys hiking with her family, relaxing and gardening on her East Bay roof deck.
Sydney Browe
Designer
Sydney grew up in Chantilly, Virginia and went on to attend college at Virginia Tech. While working towards a Bachelor of Architecture degree, she also studied outside of the discipline, taking classes in forestry, beekeeping, pottery, and screen-printing.
In pursuit of her passion for architecture, Sydney graduated and relocated to San Francisco, enthusiastically joining the Wade Design team. She believes that homes are where we most intimately interact with the built environment, with a strong interest in home design and how it functions for its residents.
Outside of work, Sydney enjoys hiking through the Marin Headlands and exploring the aisles of the Bay Area’s eclectic vintage shops.
Abbie Winfield
Designer
Abbie spent most of her childhood in Denver, Colorado, before moving to Lexington, Kentucky, with her family. She was always surrounded by design as her mother is a residential interior designer, which inspired her love of the creative process and problem solving.
Abbie went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture from the University of Kentucky, and while there studied abroad in studio for many months in Delft, Netherlands, where discovering the local architecture grew her passion for the field. She went on to earn a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin where she gained experience in both conceptual design and physical construction projects.
In 2022, Abbie joined the Wade Design team. Abbie’s interests include rock climbing, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with her family.
David Ledesma
Designer
Born and raised in Quito, Ecuador, David’s architectural journey began early. Influenced by his mother's work as a residential interior designer and a family of engineers, he developed a passion for construction and well-designed spaces. David earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin where he also completed an internship with Perkins & Will in Chicago. Inspired by Wade Design’s vibrant atmosphere and opportunity for growth, he eagerly moved cross country to join the team. Now a Bay Area resident, David is taking full advantage of its great outdoors, honing his tennis game and enjoying time spent with friends and his two cats and dog.
Katie Vandermause
Marketing and Client Relations
Katie is a Pittsburgh native and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Penn State where she was a sportswriter for The Daily Collegian and worked in the Nittany Lions’ football office.
She went on to hold public relations positions with the Detroit Lions, Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers.During her nine years in the NFL, she executed player and stakeholder media relations for six Super Bowls and one MLB All-Star game.
She then shifted gears into wine as a publicist for Peju Winery, Constellation Brands and Kenzo Estate before joining Wade Design in 2019. In her role, Katie is the client liaison and supports marketing activities to showcase the team’s beautiful work.