The WHY team is an intriguing and inspiring thought partner. They understand how art lives within a spatial three-dimensional environment, and they have a deep sensitivity not only for objects but also for the public. They are creating a communal experience. They dig deep and create an individual solution for each project, with a unique process every time.

Max Hollein, 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Marina Kellen French Director and Chief Executive Officer

WHY spaces allow my paintings to be free.

Mary Weatherford,
artist

A young man came in and said, "Until this building
was built, I didn't really understand what architecture is.
Now I do."

Celeste Adams,
Grand Rapids Art Museum, former Director;
Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, President & CEO 
WHY Founder Kulapat Yantrasast

WHY’s 30-person team is led by founder and creative director Kulapat Yantrasast

Team
  • Andrija Stojic
  • Mark Thomann
  • Brian Butterfield
  • Kulapat Yantrasast, Founder and Creative Director
  • Byron Chang
    Associate Director
  • Chung Eun Kim
    Associate Director
  • Kira Appelhans
    Senior Associate
  • Oskar Bocquillon
    Head of Creative Spatial Experiences
  • Philippe Stanfield Pinel
    Head of Business Development
  • Alex Brown
    Finance Director
  • Madeline Jones
    Head of Operations & Work Culture
  • Jarrod Beck
    Senior Exhibition Designer
  • Sky Milner
    Senior Architect
  • Stella Buckmann
    Designer
  • Alexandra Butnaru
    Designer
  • Ozan Cicek
    Designer
  • Amanda Coen
    Landscape Architect
  • Jasper Flores
    Landscape Designer
  • Jeffrey Lee
    Designer
  • Matthew Powell
    Designer
  • Veronica Smith
    Designer
  • Fern Sripongtanakul
    Designer
  • Danielle Tellez
    Designer
  • Sevki Topcu
    Designer
  • Siya Xie
    Designer
  • Will Wei
    Designer
  • Andrew Fang
    Business Coordinator

WHY have offices in New York, Los Angeles and other cities around the world. We’re a growing team and we’re always on the lookout for the right people. You can find out more about opportunities and how to get in touch on our careers page.

Careers