Michaela Cho

AIA Vice President

Biography

Michaela Cho, born in South Korea, pursued her education at the Illinois Institute of Technology, where she graduated in 2013. Subsequently, she relocated to Los Angeles to launch her career in architecture. In 2015, she successfully completed her Master’s program in Design Research at the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc). During the early years of her career, she gained a wide range of experiences across Los Angeles. Michaela is a licensed architect in California.

Her professional journey encompasses diverse projects, including high-end single-family homes, commercial retail spaces, and restaurants. However, she holds her most cherished experiences in the realm of mixed-use developments, multi-family housing, and creative office designs.

In 2017, Michaela took a significant step in her career by moving to Sweden, where she expanded her expertise in high-end interior design with a distinct Scandinavian influence. Now based in Las Vegas, NV, she aspires to infuse her diverse cultural experiences into her design work.

Projects

  • Durango Casino and Resort Expansion, Las Vegas, NV 
  • Inspirada Station Casino, Las Vegas, NV 
  • North Fork Mono Casino & Resort, Madera, CA
  • El Cortez Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV 
  • Spotlight 29 Casino Expansion, Coachella, CA 
  • Gun Lake Casino, Wayland, MI
  • Atlantis Casino Resorts, Reno, NV
  • Virgin River Hotel & Casino, Mesquite, NV
  • CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, Mesquite, NV
  • Canyon Ranch Spa at The Venetian, Las Vegas, NV
  • Treasure Island Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
  • Kansas Crossing Casino, Pittsburg, KS
  • Jack Entertainment Thistledown Racino, N. Randall, OH

Licenses

  • California: Reg # C-41366
  • Nevada: Reg # 9816