Our Team

Trust begins with a proven team.

We're a dedicated team of architects, engineers, designers, and technologists passionate about building for our future.

Our Leadership

It begins with a vision.

Dennis Wong, PE, LEED AP BD+C

Founder & Partner

“Passionate about connecting people through experiences, with a vision to build better communities.”

Dennis is the second generation to lead the company AGS, Inc. founded by his father, Robert T. Wong, Ph.D., PE, GE. After successful leadership of AGS, Dennis spun off Aetypic to further pursue innovation through creative and interdisciplinary design solutions.

Dennis has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Brown University and M.S. in Sustainable Design & Construction - Management from Stanford University. Dennis was inspired early in his career working on UCSF Mission Bay Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Hall, a $90 Million 172,000 square foot R&D laboratory facility designed by César Pelli of Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects.

Steve Grist, AIA, NCARB

Partner & Senior Vice President

“Excel at stakeholder engagement with a passion for art, technology, and design.”

Steve is a licensed Architect with more than 10 years of experience in the design and administration for projects in the public and private sector. Since Aetypic’s inception, Steve has played a key role in the success of the firm’s projects.

He is specialized in the areas of stakeholder management, project programming, and space planning. With a passion for art, technology, and design, Steve’s work with multiple disciplines within the design world has influenced his view on design, collaboration, and implementation. His experience ranges from pre-programming through construction administration for local municipalities, federal government agencies, military installations, commercial and high-tech tenant improvements, health care clients, and private residences.