Atelier Cho Thompson

Atelier Cho Thompson is a multidisciplinary design and concept firm with offices in San Francisco and New Haven. We are engaged in the art of architecture, interiors, graphics, brand strategy, furniture, installations, and exhibitions. Our expertise and passions transcend the conventional boundaries between these disciplines, resulting in a richness borne of the cross-pollination of ideas and strategies from across this spectrum of design. This integrated design approach produces holistic environments in which all elements are deeply related to each other and to the heart of a central concept.

Atelier Cho Thompson has been certified as a Women-Owned San Francisco Local Business Enterprise and is a member of the Female Founders Collective.

Christina Cho Yoo and Ming Thompson met many years ago and have since built a lasting partnership through shared interests, approach to design, and friendship. Though formally trained in architecture and engineering, our interests and personal histories drive us to reach beyond the borders of these disciplines. We have been curators, bakers, artists, and teachers, and we draw from our varied experiences to shape our design work. Working in places near and far -- India, France, China, Korea, New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area -- we believe our experiences infuse our work with a cultural sensitivity and flexibility, producing a deep consideration of the varied needs and nuances of each client. Our multidisciplinary background and approach bring a keen awareness to the graphic, spatial, tactile, and aural effects of the places, objects, and ideas we create.