Ware Malcomb Names Smita Gupta Regional Director in San Diego

Smita Gupta

Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced that Smita Gupta has joined the firm as Regional Director to lead the San Diego offices. In this role, she will work closely with San Diego’s existing leaders to continue the firm’s growth and diversification in the region.

“With her rich blend of design and real estate experience, coupled with her extensive leadership acumen, Smita brings a unique perspective to the firm,” said Matt Brady, Executive Vice President, Ware Malcomb. “We are pleased to welcome her to the Ware Malcomb team and look forward to her contributions.”

Smita brings more than 30 years of architectural experience and international leadership to Ware Malcomb, including in principal roles incubating and growing the India practice and advising clients across Asia Pacific and the Middle East at another international design firm. Most recently, Smita served as the firm’s regional sciences practice area leader for the southwest United States, demonstrating her versatility and expertise across sectors.

Previously, Smita was a senior member of Genentech’s in-house design and engineering team. Her instrumental role in expanding the California-based biotech firm’s real estate portfolio demonstrated her strategic planning and execution capabilities.

Smita earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Westbrook College in Portland, ME, and Master of Architecture degree from Virginia Tech University. Beyond her professional achievements, Smita is an active member of the UC San Diego Real Estate and Development (RED) Advisory Board, showcasing her commitment to advancing industry knowledge and best practices in San Diego.

Ware Malcomb has deep roots in the San Diego region. In 2024, the firm is celebrating its 40th anniversary in the market.

About Ware Malcomb (waremalcomb.com)

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding full-service design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding and building measurement services to corporate, commercial/residential developer and public/institutional clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, and public/institutional projects. Ware Malcomb is recognized as an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company and a Hot Firm by Zweig Group. The firm is also ranked among the top 10 architecture/engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the top 30 interior design firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.

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