TsAO & McKOWN Architects

Welcome to Tsao & McKown Architects, an eclectic group of accomplished individuals who share an avid preoccupation with the state of the built environment. Since 1985, over the course of a broad range of projects, we've arrived at a series of different responses to the same question: What is archite…

Calvin Tsao has emerged as one of the most original voices in contemporary architecture, drawing from his own experience of diverse cultures and a lively engagement with a variety of art forms. He is President Emeritus of The Architectural League of New York, has served as the Vice President for De…

Zack McKown has been widely recognized for his innovations in the fields of urban design and architecture, interiors, furniture and product design. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Design Trust for Public Space, and is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. In 2001 Mr. McKow…