Overview
Jordan Yamada holds the position of Vice President at Thornton Tomasetti as of April 2025[1][3]. Yamada is a practitioner of envelope design and restoration with experience in Cultural and Educational projects in Historic and Landmark Buildings, and provides Local Law 11 - FISP inspections and repair documentation[2]. Notable projects include work on the Shefa School Restoration and Expansion, Westbeth Artist Housing façade restoration, and Yale University Art Gallery[2]. Yamada has also served as Principal of Yamada Architecture & Design PLLC since September 2010[4], and previously held positions at firms including Ennead Architects, HKS architects, and Michael Fieldman Architects[6][8][9]. Yamada holds a Master's degree in Architecture from The University of Texas at Arlington[11].
Profile introduction
Jordan Yamada is an expert practitioner of envelope design and restoration with aesthetic and technical proficiency in Cultural and Educational projects situated in Historic and Landmark Buildings incorporating modern performance and materials. We also offer Local Law 11 - FISP inspections, reporting and repair documents for DOB filing. Notable projects include the Shefa School Restoration and Expansion, Westbeth Artist Housing façade restoration roof replacement and structural remediations, Yale University Art Gallery, Swarthout and Street Hall Renovation, The National Museum of American Je…
Career history
- Vice PresidentApr 2025 to presentThornton Tomasetti
- PrincipalSep 2010 to presentYamada Architecture & Design PLLC
- ArchitectNov 2011 to Mar 2016SUPERSTRUCTURES: Engineers + Architects
- Senior Designer / Project ArchitectAug 2008 to Oct 2011Michael Fieldman Architects
- ArchitectMar 2011 to May 2011Rawlings Architects
- Junior Designer / Technical ArchitectMay 2006 to Jun 2008Ennead Architects
- Junior DesignerAug 2003 to May 2006HKS architects
- Intern architectJan 2002 to Aug 2003russell buchanan architect
Education
- Master, Architecture1988 - 2000The University of Texasat Arlington
- Nolan High School1984 - 1988
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