HGA is pleased to welcome David Wong, AIA, LEED AP, as Associate Vice President and Project Manager in the Los Angeles office.

He will lead integrated team processes and client relations for the firm’s Arts, Community, and Higher Education practice group throughout the Southern California markets.

“HGA is doing exciting work with a dynamic client base,” said Wong. “Successful projects require the combined expertise of the client and design professionals working toward a shared goal. I look forward to joining a team that values innovation and collaboration to deliver something truly special for the client.”

Wong has more than 20 years of design and project management experience specializing in academic and research projects for leading clients, including California State University, University of Southern California (USC), University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Brown University.

Before joining HGA, he served in design leadership roles at several architecture firms and facilities departments throughout the Los Angeles area, including most recently AC Martin, UCLA Facilities Management and Rafael Vinoly Architects.

Wong has a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.