Mr. Yu has dedicated over 25 years as a registered architect
celebrating a wide experience in the administration of financial and personnel
resources for the planning, development, and construction activities to achieve
the goals of capital improvement projects for national and international
organizations.
He had significant hands on practice in the management of large
facilities during his employment with the University of Michigan as a staff
project architect managing various design professionals, consultants, and
contractors to accomplish the capital improvements of 4,500,000 square feet of
building inventory.
During the early 90’s, Mr. Yu was employed with Herman Miller,
Inc., (a global office furniture systems manufacture) as the sole distribution
representative in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. He had a broad range of responsibilities
including supporting the international architecture and design community,
assisting U.S. based companies expand into South America, and developing the
entry strategy for the marketing of U.S. made Herman Miller products and services
into the region.
With an entrepreneurial savvy, Mr. Yu founded the architectural firm of SyDesign on December 2001,
and has successfully grown the practice to become the premier firm in the Blue Water area. He credits this attainment to his team and to
his work ethics and philosophy: “The
highest achievements are the result of excellent service, collaboration of
effort, professional competency, and integrity in business and moral conduct.”
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Certification - Current 40226
State of Michigan Licensed Architect - Current 35224
State of Florida Licensed Architect - Current AR-0016953
State of Florida Architecture Business License - Current AA-0003399
State of Florida Interior Design Business License - Current IB-0001201
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
The American Institute of Architects
Certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration
Boards
National Fire Protection Association
EDUCATION
1983 – 1985 MASTER
OF ARCHITECTURE
The University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Degree Major: Professional Practice
and Management
Minor Emphasis: Design
1981 – 1983 BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE
The University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Degree Major: Environmental Technology
and Design
Minor Emphasis: Modular Building Construction
1977 – 1981 BACHELOR
OF ARTS IN HISTORY OF ART
The University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Degree Major: History of
Renaissance Architecture
Minor Emphasis: History of Roman Civilization
