As Director of SGPA’s San Francisco office, Philip is responsible for managing retail and mixed-use projects from conceptual design through planning, governmental approvals, and construction. He believes the built environment has an extraordinary impact on our everyday lives. Philip’s passion for retail design began on the east coast and grew deeper after working as a corporate architect for Gap, Inc. Philip calls upon this multifaceted, retail knowledge while working on projects for major retail centers, regional malls, and mixed-use developments. Since joining SGPA in 2001, Philip continues to strengthen his retail knowledge by attending conferences, events, and workshops hosted by the International Council of Shopping Centers.