Spacesmith Elevates Key Principals
Spacesmith Principals William Wong, Ámbar Margarida (center) and Margaret O’Neill.
Renowned architecture and interior design firm elevates three leaders into shared ownership positions with a diverse business model, advancing the firm’s future and influence The global architecture and design firm Spacesmith has announced the promotion of three outstanding leaders: designer Ámbar Margarida, architect William Wong, and executive Margaret O’Neill. With the elevations, all three principals now share in the ownership of Spacesmith Architecture DPC, which is a design professional service corporation model with flexibility of offering ownership interests to non-licensees such as interior designers and other professionals. In becoming a DPC, Spacesmith’s transition of leadership becomes even more meaningful. According to its leaders, it reflects how the firm integrates and elevates diverse professionals, solidifying its reputation for assembling teams with varied backgrounds who contribute to world-class solutions and design excellence, benefiting clients and end-users alike. “In valuing all disciplines, Spacesmith is excited to transition into a business model that brings together owners with broad backgrounds and experiences contributing diverse perspectives to the health and wellbeing of the firm, its clients and their constituents,” says Jane Smith, FAIA, IIDA, the firm’s founding partner. “Ámbar, Will and Margaret are dedicated leaders in the creation of impactful, intelligent, and sustainable solutions that are integral to Spacesmith’s mission and continuing growth. Their work benefits people through environments that promote meaningful experiences and well-being. Each of them is highly deserving of these promotions.” The elevations reflect the award-winning architecture and interior design firm’s expanding leadership, deep commitment to the business of architecture and the pursuit of exceptional design, adds Michel Franck, AIA, managing principal.