Steve Kwok

Steve
Kwok

AIA

Principal Emeritus

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At 16 years old, Steve Kwok decided he would become an architect in his high school drafting class. Much more than a job, it was simply what he wanted to spend his time doing. He continued to pursue this passion and went on to earn his Master of Architecture degree. In the beginning of his architecture career he worked for two firms, where he perfected his drafting skills and learned how to put a set of drawings together. It was in these early days as an architect where Steve was given his first school project to manage.

A short time later, Steve Kwok met Mark Quattrocchi at a local AIA function and became friends. It wasn’t long before an opportunity came up for Steve and Mark to work on a small residential project together. Finding that their working styles and strengths were compatible, they continued to pursue more projects together and formed a strong working relationship. In 1991 Steve joined Mark to build Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA), now a thriving education firm with two office locations and a staff of more than 70 people, designing over $2.5 billion in educational facilities.

Steve has over 35 years of experience leading teams through large-scale public education projects. He feels strongly that providing students with high quality learning environments sends a powerful message that they are valued and that going to school is important and something to look forward to.

When outside of the office, you’ll find Steve fly fishing or riding his motorcycle.

On January 1, 2023, Steve assumed Principal Emeritus status.

Education

Master of Architecture | Montana State University | Bozeman, MT

Bachelor of Architecture | Montana State University | Bozeman, MT

Certifications

Architect License: C20161

Affiliations

Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Member, Building & Grounds Committee, Sonoma Academy, Santa Rosa, CA

Member, Montana State University School of Architecture Advisory Committee

Awards

Recipient, 2018 “Community Philanthropy Award” Winner (Homes for Sonoma), North Bay Business Journal

Recipient, Alpha Rho Chi Medal for Leadership and Service, Montana State University

Favorite Things

Cooking for family and friends
Fly fishing on a beautiful river
Riding my motorcycle
Finding new music
A well-made Black Manhattan