SALT LAKE CITY and FORT WORTH (Nov. 5, 2025) – GSBS Architects, an interdisciplinary design firm with offices in Utah and Texas, announced that three of its principals – Clio Rayner, AIA, LEED AP BD+C; Soonju Kwon, AIA, LEED AP BD+C; and Tang Yang, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP – have been elected to the firm’s Board of Directors.
“This step reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to investing in people who advance our mission and embody our values,” said Kevin Miller, president of GSBS Architects. “Clio, Soonju, and Tang are extraordinary design leaders whose vision and energy are shaping not only our practice, but also the communities we serve. Their election as directors ensures that GSBS continues to evolve and thrive into the future.”
CLIO RAYNER, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Coming from a family of teachers, Rayner has a passion for facilitating quality education and life-long learning through design. Since joining GSBS in 2005, she has led transformative work in both the higher education and K-12 sectors, including the recently completed renovation of Weber State University’s McKay Education Building, and the newly rebuilt Sunset Junior High School for northern Utah’s Davis School District. Rayner is also a leader in the firm’s sustainability mission, having played a key role in more than 30 LEED-certified projects. Her portfolio also includes the Natural History Museum of Utah, Salt Lake Community College’s Technical Arts Building, and Weber State’s Lindquist Hall. She is also president-elect of the Utah Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
SOONJU KWON, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Kwon joined GSBS in 2010 and has since distinguished herself as a design leader for complex, high-profile projects and was recently named 2025 Architect of the Year by the Salt Lake City chapter of Women in Architecture. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she brings an inclusive, user-centered approach to every design challenge. She has led major resort and higher education projects, including work at Snowbird Resort in Utah and the Utah State University Huntsman School of Business. Active in the community, Kwon served on the University of Utah College of Architecture + Planning Dean’s Council, has been an adjunct professor, and was a founding board member of Women in Architecture SLC. Kwon also contributes to Utah’s beauty through public art pieces, including an installation at Salt Lake City International Airport and street art pieces for the Salt Lake City Art Council’s series of outdoor sculptures.
TANG YANG, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP
Yang leads GSBS’s Resort and Hospitality market sector, uniting his passion for the outdoors with deep expertise in the unique challenges of mountain resort design. His portfolio includes The Nest, the soon-to-open replacement for Snowbird Resort’s iconic Mid Gad Restaurant. Beyond project work, Yang is a committed advocate for equity and mentorship in the profession. He is a founding member and current president of the National Organization of Minority Architects’ Utah Chapter. He has served in leadership roles with the Utah Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. He mentors students at the University of Utah’s College of Architecture + Planning and is a regular visiting critic for the College’s classes and studios.
About GSBS
Founded in 1978, GSBS Architects employs nearly 100 professionals and support staff at its offices in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Fort Worth, Texas. GSBS offers a comprehensive range of creative and consulting services, encompassing architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, planning, urban design, sustainability, and experiential graphic design. For more information about GSBS Architects, visit www.gsbsarchitects.com.
