Anthony Markese  FAIA, RIBA, LEED AP is the Design Principal in Charge for the Aplin Center. With extensive experience leading the design of complex commercial, mixed-use, and institutional projects around the world, he has guided the delivery of transformative developments across a range of scales and typologies. Recent projects include The Eight in Bellevue, 2+U in Seattle, a mixed-use district in the River Oaks neighborhood of Houston, and the ExxonMobil Global Campus. His work demonstrates particular expertise in large-scale developments, amenity-rich environments, and high-performance design. Prior to joining Pickard Chilton, Mr. Markese was a Senior Associate and Design Team Leader at Cesar Pelli & Associates, where he led the design of major projects including Reagan National Airport Terminal, JPMorgan Chase in San Francisco, and the Biwako Hotel and Entertainment Complex in Japan.