As an Associate Principal, Ross will continue to manage projects, and work alongside Principals to pursue business development opportunities, further client relations, and provide leadership within the firm. Morishige previously worked as a Senior Project Architect at G70 from 2005 through 2019.
Ross brings over 20 years of experience in design and project management. Prior to initially joining G70 in 2005, he worked for architectural firms Gensler and Moore Ruble Yudell in California on the MIT Sloan School of Management, Dartmouth College North Campus Master Plan, Camana Bay Town Center and Master Plan in Grand Cayman, the Regatta Wharf at Jackson’s Landing condominium in Sydney Harbour, and two award-winning projects – the Robert E. Coyle United States Courthouse in Fresno, California, and a private residence in Kīlauea, Kaua‘i.
As Senior Project Architect at G70, Ross was involved with the management of over a dozen projects as part of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Master Plan, including Louis Vuitton, Bali Steak & Seafood, and the Tropics Bar and Grill – all with a focus on improving the retail, dining, and overall guest experience. Other projects included two Marriott Vacation Club time-share buildings in Kā‘anapali, Maui, the Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina, the Grand Wailea Resort renovations, and the Hilton Grand Vacations Grand Islander time-share tower.
Ross earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and his Master of Architecture from the University of California, Los Angeles. He is a licensed architect in Hawai‘i and California and a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).