We make unembellished work whose simplicity is a product of a rigorous analysis and design process.

Our precise, considered process results in clear solutions for even the most complex projects.

Founded in 2015 by Max Worrell and Jejon Yeung, Worrell Yeung approaches every project as an opportunity to create adaptable, enduring architecture. Working across scales and typologies—from adaptive reuse and public space to ground-up residential and cultural projects—we distill complex needs into clear, conceptual solutions.

We give every part of the design process, from conceptualization to construction, equal consideration—a level of rigor that results in simple, unembellished architecture. At its core, our work embodies a concise, poetic pragmatism that encourages discovery and wonder. We strive to create architecture that positively transforms the experiences of its users and the broader community.

The office has been recognized as a Design Vanguard by Architectural Record, Wallpaper* 400, Cultured’s List of Young Architects, and AN Interior Top 50.

Max Worrell

Max is a licensed architect who has focused his career on creating architecture that is inventive, adaptable, and conceptually rigorous. Prior to founding Worrell Yeung, Max worked in the offices of Allied Works Architecture, A+I, and most notably as an associate at Bernheimer Architecture. Max earned a Master of Architecture degree from Yale University in 2006, and a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Oklahoma State University in 2001. He is licensed in New York and Rhode Island and is a member of the American Institute of Architects. Max is the current Co-Chair for the AIANY New Practices Committee.

Jejon Yeung

Jejon is a licensed architect whose work is driven by purity, materiality, and experiential meaning. Prior to founding Worrell Yeung, Jejon was an integral team member at Architecture Research Office for over nine years serving as Project Director. Jejon obtained his Master of Architecture degree from Yale University in 2007, and a Bachelor of Architectural Studies degree from Carleton University in 2004. He is licensed in New York State, a member of the American Institute of Architects, and an accredited LEED professional with USGBC. Jejon currently serves on the National Register of Peer Professional for the GSA’s Design Excellence Program.

Worrell Yeung is a certified Minority-owned Business Enterprise and our team is a diverse group of employees and collaborators including:

EMMA SCOTT

Emma Scott focuses on adaptive reuse projects within our studio, bringing a keen sensitivity to context and restraint that are vital to our work. As a project director, she oversees the seamless end-to-end delivery of each project. Emma is also dedicated to supporting the growth and continued learning of her fellow studio members. Prior to joining Worrell Yeung in 2022, she worked at Schaum/Shieh, Studio Gang, and Snøhetta. Emma graduated from Bowdoin College and received her Master of Architecture from Rice University, where she was named to Metropolis’ Future 100 list, which recognizes the top graduating students in the U.S. and Canada. 

Khant wai yan

Khant Wai Yan is a designer from Yangon, Myanmar, with a strong interest in socially conscious design and phenomenology in the built environment. Prior to joining Worrell Yeung in 2024, Khant worked at To Be Done Studio in Washington D.C., where he specialized in public-interest architecture. Khant contributes to the design and documentation of numerous projects within our studio—from cultural and public work to single-family residences—cultivating a range of skills as he develops his career. He graduated from the University of Liverpool in England, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts with honors in architecture.

HUY TRUONG

Huy Truong joined Worrell Yeung as a project manager after working in offices in Ho Chi Minh City, New Haven, and New York. Huy’s formal design training is supplemented by a rich art practice focused on painting and sculpture. As a designer, he is particularly interested in the experiential and phenomenological aspects of architecture and in how people affect buildings in ways that designers might not predict. At Worrell Yeung, he has worked on a number of residential projects, adapting his optimistic and inclusive approach to their varied scales, site conditions, and assemblies. Huy received a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Yale University, where he was named both a Design Fellow and a Teaching Fellow during his studies.

NIGEL VAN HA

A nimble designer and generous collaborator, Nigel Van Ha brings diverse experience and deep curiosity to every project. At Worrell Yeung, he’s worked on both ground-up buildings and adaptive reuse projects, contributing to every phase—from concept design to construction administration. Nigel is an especially strong communicator and forges lasting relationships with colleagues both within and outside the office. He is particularly excited by collaborative design and construction projects, no matter the scale. Nigel holds a Master of Architecture from Princeton University, where he served on the editorial board of Pidgin, the university’s architecture journal and taught undergraduate courses in design, architectural history, and critical theory.

AMENEH ARSANJANi

A designer with a keen eye for materiality and sense for spatial experience, Ameneh Arsanjani joined Worrell Yeung after working at NADAAA in Boston. Ameneh is interested in the iterative nature of the architectural process, particularly in how formal manipulations and material exploration can create restrained yet exceptionally complex work. At Worrell Yeung, she contributes visual rigor and narrative cohesion to a number of different projects, often drawing from our past work to subtly inspire current work. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the Cooper Union.

PAST COLLABORATORS

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