Aspiring to enrich each day through thoughtful design.
Invoke is a design practice rooted in optimism. We believe that well crafted spaces can elevate our lives and celebrate diverse voices. We detail buildings and places with care to grow and weather elegantly with people, leaving positive imprints on the earth. Working across borders, we are bound by shared values of sustainability, curiosity, and equity.
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Jade Jiambutr, AIA
Founder, Partner
With a passion for the built environment, Jade founded Invoke with the belief that good architecture can have an impact beyond the four walls that surround us.
Currently residing in his native Bangkok, he previously worked at renowned practices such as, Studio Joseph, ZGF, Handel Architects and AEDS. His experiences in cities from New Orleans, New York, Portland, to Singapore bring unique viewpoints to each of Invoke’s projects, combined with care and sensitivity to the local context.
Jade graduated with a Master of Architecture from Tulane University where he was awarded the John William Lawrence Memorial Medal. He is a licensed architect in the State of New York. In his free time, he's also an avid cook and painter.
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Rachel Finkelstein, RA, LEED AP BD+C
Managing Partner
In addition to a keen awareness of the environment and issues of sustainability, Rachel brings a wealth of management skills to Invoke and its consortium of talented architects. Drawing on her knowledge of residential, commercial and global experiences, she advises the firm on a wide range of projects and initiatives.
Rachel holds a Master of Architecture with a Minor in Urban Planning from Tulane University. She is a licensed architect in the State of Maryland. Prior to joining Invoke, Rachel worked for HDR Boston for 3 years and HDR Sydney, Australia for an additional 2 years and then moved to New York to join WeWork as an in-house architect.
Cross border projects and global travel significantly influence and inspire Rachel’s design process. Favorite adventures include hiking to Everest Base Camp, crossing Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railroad, and summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro. She also enjoys jogging, roller skating, cooking, and theater.
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Wonwoo Park, AIA
Design Partner
As the design partner, Wonwoo assumes responsibility for the comprehensive design of each project, ensuring elegant and simple solutions to complex design problems.
Prior to joining Invoke, he gained extensive experience at various architectural offices such as John Ronan Architects in Chicago, Studio Joseph in New York, and CBT Architects in Boston. He led a diverse range of cultural, institutional, residential, and commercial projects, many of which received critical acclaim.
Wonwoo obtained a Master of Architecture and Urban Design degree from Columbia University in New York and a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Northeastern University in Boston, teaching architectural design studios and lecturing on various topics of contemporary architecture, currently with focus on Urban Housing.