Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Yakuh Askew discovered his passion for architecture in high school, drawn to the balance of creativity and analytical thinking. After working at firms in San Francisco, he co-founded YA Studio with his partner, Martine Paquin.
What began as side projects has grown into a team designing affordable housing and hospitality spaces across California and Nevada. Their work focuses on creating spaces that support families and strengthen communities.
YA Studio relies on Autodesk tools every day. Revit is central to their workflow, alongside 3ds Max for visualization, AutoCAD for collaboration, and Navisworks for coordination. These tools help the team work together in real time and clearly visualize design decisions.
As the studio continues to grow, Yakuh remains committed to the principles that shaped the business from the start.
Learn more about Autodesk for Small Business: autodesk.com/smallbusiness.
Yakuh Askew discovered his passion for architecture in high school, drawn to the balance of creativity and analytical thinking. After working at firms in San Francisco, he co-founded YA Studio with his partner, Martine Paquin.
What began as side projects has grown into a team designing affordable housing and hospitality spaces across California and Nevada. Their work focuses on creating spaces that support families and strengthen communities.
YA Studio relies on Autodesk tools every day. Revit is central to their workflow, alongside 3ds Max for visualization, AutoCAD for collaboration, and Navisworks for coordination. These tools help the team work together in real time and clearly visualize design decisions.
As the studio continues to grow, Yakuh remains committed to the principles that shaped the business from the start.
Learn more about Autodesk for Small Business: autodesk.com/smallbusiness.
