Jerome Chang

Architect and Problem Solver

I studied structural engineering at Cornell, got my architecture degree at Harvard, and spent the first decade of my career at corporate firms like Kajima, HLM Design and boutique firms like Clive Wilkinson Architects, and SFJones Architects. I then opened my own practice because I wanted to work the way my clients actually need me to: directly, affordably, and without a layer of people between us.

I also founded BLANKSPACES in 2008, one of the first coworking brands in the country. Running my own company means I think like an owner, not just a designer. When I tell you to skip the custom tile and save $15,000, it's because I've made that call on my own projects.

CREDENTIALS

Cornell University

Master of Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering

1995

Harvard University

Master in Architecture

2003

State of California

Licensed Architect

2006

Founder

BLANKSPACES

2008

Martina Larovere

Designer

Martina is a senior designer with nearly a decade of architectural experience, including space planning, technical drawing sets and complex permitting. She oversees drawing production, material specifications, and other internal project operations. She has been an integral part of CODAspaces since 2019. Originally from Argentina, Martina is bi-lingual in English and Spanish. Martina obtained her master’s degree in architecture from the Universidad de Buenos Aires.

client words

"Jerome and the whole team at Coda Spaces is excellent. They get through the very difficult red-tape of different cities with creative and efficient solutions. They are both design and budget-oriented, which is super helpful for both large and small projects."

Rachel G.