Helen Oi-Lun Cheung
Managing Principal, Planning
A melting pot of dynamic talent leveraging the inspirational surroundings of Southern California.
WATG’s first foray outside of Hawaii was our Newport Beach office which opened in 1981. As demand for our work increased, Costa Mesa, Irvine, and Marina del Rey offices swiftly followed. In 2006, we had the opportunity to bring our Southern California design teams together in one location in Irvine—the strategic hub of our global family. In 2023, we moved location to Tustin Flight, a thoughtfully designed office campus. It was the first in California built specifically for creatives, boasting neighborhood-like retail areas, a food hall, indoor and outdoor meeting, and fitness facilities, and a conference center.
Tustin Leadership
Managing Principal, Planning
Managing Principal, Planning
Chief Financial & Operations Officer
Chief Financial & Operations Officer
General Counsel
General Counsel
Managing Principal, Architecture
Managing Principal, Architecture
Associate Principal, Architecture
Associate Principal, Architecture
Chief Talent Officer
Chief Talent Officer
Associate Principal, Planning
Founded in Honolulu in 1945, the spirit of the islands taught us to prioritize hospitality, community, and sustainability. As the preeminent leader in luxury hospitality design, we create iconic, culturally significant destinations worldwide, pushing boundaries while ensuring enduring client success. Our belief in experiential and authentic modern luxury is rooted in considered vision, innovative yet timeless design, and unrelenting respect for local cultures and their natural environment.