OAK BROOK, IL. (February 25, 2025) – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, announced that Emerald Masangcay has been promoted to Director, Site Planning in the firm’s Oak Brook, IL office. In this role, she will spearhead the regional growth and leadership of the Site Planning team, which partners with the project teams in the initial stages of project pursuits to define design direction and project scope while identifying potential site challenges. Operating on a global scale, the Site Planning team contributes to projects and initiatives across all of Ware Malcomb’s national and international offices.
Masangcay has more than 20 years of industry experience leading site planning, space planning, and architectural building design services for a diverse range of major commercial and industrial client projects. She joined Ware Malcomb as a Project Designer in 2019 and was subsequently promoted to Studio Manager, concentrating on design advancement and implementing enhanced delivery methods. Her focus on embracing technology and process refinement has led to a high-performing, driven team.
“Emerald has grown the team to meet regional and Practice Area demand, while creating an environment for continuous learning and team comradery,” said Jinger Tapia, Vice President, Design. “She continues to show dedication, knowledge and a collaborative project approach, and we congratulate her on this well-earned promotion.”
Masangcay earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Illinois Institute of Technology. She serves as the Midwest’s DEI Regional Champion and is passionate about serving the community through mentorships and charities. Her family founded Operation Uniquecorn, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting the needs of children with disabilities and their families.
About Ware Malcomb (waremalcomb.com)
Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding full-service design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding and building measurement services to corporate, commercial/residential developer and public/institutional clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, and public/institutional projects. The firm is also ranked among the top 10 architecture/engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the top 30 interior design firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.
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