March 19, 2025

Makers

Gipaya

De Wet

Basile

Yamashita

Makers architecture and urban design recently promoted Dylan Yamashita, Laura Basile, Andres De Wet, and Queenie Gipaya.

Yamashita has been promoted to senior associate. Yamashita is a 10-year employee of Makers and an invaluable member of the firm's federal facilities planning studio. He enjoys taking ownership of large and complex planning and urban design projects for clients including the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and local port districts.

Basile has been promoted to associate 1. Since joining Makers in 2023, Basile has consistently demonstrated creative strategic thinking and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work. She eagerly embraces complex projects that demand diligence and allow her to utilize her skills in GIS, graphic design, and data and site visualization. She has a background in environmental justice and an MS in Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design from Politecnico di Milano, Italy.

Andres De Wet has also been promoted to associate 1. De Wet was raised in South Africa and joined Makers in 2023 after completing a Masters of Community Planning at the University of Cincinnati and previously working at ULI Northwest and the University of Washington Tacoma. He has an enthusiasm for federal planning work. De Wet contributes to many project phases including stakeholder involvement, graphic design, and technical writing.

Gipaya has also been promoted to associate 1. Gipaya joined Makers at the beginning of 2023 and has become a vital team member, engaging community members, creating graphics, and building leadership in design activism such as through the Seattle Design Festival. With a knack for graphics and design, she creates appealing and exceptional work on behalf of Makers.