Micaela (or Mica — like paprika — for short) is a constant crafter, casual climber and former nomad who has found a home in Kansas City. During her teenage years in Ecuador and later worldly travels, she developed a fascination with humans and the power we wield when we come together. In practice, this manifests as a pursuit for collaborative work, a mission to do work that celebrates and supports human connection, and an ambition to push towards more inclusive design. From improved in wayfinding to applying a trauma-informed approach to every project type, breaking down barriers to access is at the forefront of her process.
Mica graduated from Drury University with a Master of Architecture and a B.A. in Graphic and Digital Design and joined Dake Wells Architecture in 2019.
Mica is a dedicated designer who pays equal attention to the community-building and storytelling aspect of our profession as she does to designing with rigor and care at all scales.
