Our Philosophy
Sasaki + Spade Architects was founded in 2003 by the husband and wife team of William R. Spade and C. Keiko Sasaki-Spade. Our design solutions strive for a harmonious and energetic balance between the aesthetic and functional, while maintaining the special character and ambiance of the setting. The work aspires to provide a place for strengthening human relationships, as well as the connecting the physical and spiritual dimensions. Bill & Keiko also endeavor to apply the latest technologies in energy-conscious & sustainable design, including being trained in the low-energy Passive House design and construction method, which seeks to reduce the energy use of a building by 75% or more.
William R. Spade
Bill was born in Cincinnati, OH., and received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Cincinnati, and a Masters in Business Administration, with a focus in Finance, from New York University. He is a licensed architect in New York and Connecticut, is a LEED Accredited Professional, and is a member of the American Institute of Architects.
Bill has worked with such prestigious architectural firms as Kohn Pedersen Fox in New York, as well as with the noted real estate development firm of Tishman Speyer Properties. His combination of architectural creativity and knowledge of the real estate and construction industries gives him a uniquely broad-ranged perspective on all aspects of the design and construction process.
Keiko Sasaki-Spade
Keiko was born in Tokyo, Japan, and immigrated to Los Angeles, CA, with her family. She graduated from the University of California, Irvine, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science, and then earned a Master of Architecture degree from the Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). She is a licensed architect in New York.
Keiko has worked with such noted architectural firms as DMJM in Los Angeles, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates in New York, the Planned Expansion Group in White Plains, and with Peter A. Cole, Architect in Chappaqua. She brings refined creative design sensitivity to all of her projects, with a discerning intuitive approach in sustainable components.