Recently, AXIS Architecture + Design welcomed Megan Kim to the firm’s Seattle studio as its newest Senior Project Architect. Bringing nearly two decades of experience in market-rate housing, affordable housing, senior living, and mixed-use developments across the Pacific Northwest, Megan joins the firm with a design-oriented approach focused on translating client vision into thoughtful, context-sensitive architectural solutions.

Prior to joining AXIS, Megan spent nearly ten years designing complex Pacific Northwest housing projects through entitlement and permitting. From compact urban housing in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood to amenity-driven senior living communities throughout the region, Megan’s experience reflects a strong understanding of how architecture can respond to both market demands and community context by balancing density, livability, neighborhood integration, and evolving municipal design requirements.

Already collaborating with Principal Architect Rory Carroll on a hotel renovation project in San Francisco, Megan’s arrival underscores AXIS’ continued investment in multidisciplinary design leadership across hospitality and housing.

Welcome Megan!

This article appeared in the Spring 2026 edition of the Praxis newsletter.

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Next week, AXIS Associate Principal Christopher C. Coates, AIA, NCARB will represent AXIS at InterFace Conference Group‘s Active Adult 2026, the industry’s leading conference dedicated to the active adult and 55+ housing sector, where owners, developers, investors, operators, and design leaders gather to discuss the future of age-qualified living.

His attendance underscores both Christopher’s expertise and AXIS’ growing leadership in the design and renovation of specialized multi-family communities tailored to senior and active adult residents. With deep experience across affordable, market-rate, supportive, and adaptive reuse housing, Christopher understands how to translate evolving demographic demand into successful residential environments.

If you’ll be attending InterFace Active Adult 2026, Christopher welcomes the opportunity to connect; reach out through his LinkedIn profile.

For more on the event, visit https://interfaceconferencegroup.com/event/interface-active-adult-2026/ .

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AXIS is pleased to announce that Christopher C. Coates, AIA, NCARB, has joined the firm as Associate Principal and Project Director. A recognized expert in California multi-family residential and affordable housing design and development, Christopher brings more than 20 years of experience delivering complex housing projects across Southern California to the team, and includes in his expertise unique experience in navigating the regulatory, financial, and entitlement frameworks that shape housing production in Los Angeles.

Over the course of his career, Christopher has worked extensively across a wide range of residential typologies, including affordable housing, permanent supportive housing, student housing, senior living communities, and market-rate developments. His design approach emphasizes the integration of sustainability and innovation within housing solutions, and includes experience with both wood and steel modular construction systems. Additionally, Christopher’s portfolio includes Passive House design and an expert understanding of its engineering standards. Christopher has also led adaptive reuse and ground-up residential developments utilizing HUD financing, positioning him at the intersection of design excellence and development feasibility.

In addition to his architectural design expertise, Christopher is highly experienced in the policy and financing mechanisms that enable housing delivery in California. He has advised development teams on navigating state and local Density Bonus laws and the 4% and 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) process – critical tools for advancing affordable housing production in high-cost urban markets. As well, Christopher is an active advocate and volunteer giving back to the industry through a number of organizations and boards committed to advancing housing accessibility and affordability. He is an affiliate and proponent of the ULI Los Angeles Housing Council and its mandate of informing and educating housing industry leaders on housing development solutions and best practices, and also sits as a Board Member on the Westside Urban Forum, activating its mission to bring together forward-thinking housing development stakeholders to improve the urban environment.

In his new role, Christopher will further strengthen AXIS’ growing portfolio of multi-family and affordable housing work, and will support the firm’s continued commitment to advancing high-quality residential design and housing opportunities across Southern California and the Los Angeles region.

Welcome Christopher!

This article was included in the Winter 2026 edition of The Praxis newsletter.

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In this first edition of our Praxis newsletter for 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the milestones and achievements that defined the past year. We extend our sincere thanks to our clients, collaborators, and industry partners whose trust and partnership made 2025 such a meaningful and productive year for the AXIS team.

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The entire team at AXIS would like to thank our clients and industry partners for their support in 2025.  Our best wishes to you, your teams, and your families for a prosperous 2026 and beyond.

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Next week, AXIS CEO and Founding Principal Architect Cory Creath, and Principal Architect and hotel renovation expert Rory Carroll, will be attending The Lodging Conference.

As one of America’s leading hotel and hospitality architectural design firms, we can’t wait to connect to hear what you’re up to. Maybe we can help.

• Award-winning hotel designers of unforgettable guest experiences.
• Hotel renovation, reflagging and adaptive reuse experts.
• Leaders in efficiently navigating project entitlement and approval.

If you’ll be attending, we’d love to catch-up or get introduced over a coffee or a cocktail. We invite you to reach out to Cory or Rory through their LinkedIn profiles – it would be their pleasure.

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More than just during Women’s History Month, we recognize and respect the expertise and amazing work that you bring to AXIS every day.  Thank you for helping make AXIS – and our industries – stronger and more creative.

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AXIS Architecture + Design is excited to announce that we’ll be attending The Americas Lodging Investment Conference (ALIS), January 28 through 30 at the JW Marriott/Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.

As one of America’s leading hotel and hospitality architectural design firms, we can’t wait to hear what you’re up to. Maybe we can help.

• Award-winning hotel designers of unforgettable guest experiences.
• Hotel renovation, reflagging, and adaptive reuse experts.
• Leaders in efficiently navigating hotel entitlement and approval.

If you’ll be attending, we’d love to catch-up or get introduced over a coffee or a cocktail. We invite you to reach out to Cory, Rory, or Gene – it would be their pleasure.

Cory Creath
CEO, Founding Principal Architect
415.302.8736
ccreath@axisarchitecture.com

Rory Carroll
Principal Architect, Hotel Renovation Expert
510.333.8530
rcarroll@axisarchitecture.com

Gene Fong
Founding Principal Architect
310.209.7520 x 208
gfong@axisarchitecture.com

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The entire team at AXIS would like to thank our clients and industry partners for their support in 2024.  Our best wishes to you, your teams, and your families for a prosperous 2025 and beyond.

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Members of the AXIS Architecture + Design team are excited to be attending The Lodging Conference, October 7 through 10 at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. As one of America’s leading hotel and hospitality architectural design firms, we can’t wait to hear what you’re up to.

If you’ll be attending, we’d love to catch-up or get introduced over a coffee or a cocktail. We invite you to reach out to CEO and Founding Principal Architect Cory Creath, Principal Architect and hotel renovation expert Rory Carroll, or Marketing Associate Anthony Sgro – it would be their pleasure.  Connect through the links in our LinkedIn post here.

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