Mary Yagi
Founder & Principal, Apaato
Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone (240) 333-3600
Property Types
Office, Retail, Multifamily
Markets
Washington, DC
Languages
English
Bio
Mary Yagi brings 26 years of experience spanning architectural practice and real estate development team leadership to deliver developments that excel in both design innovation and market performance. Her unique dual perspective stems from extensive architectural work with multiple local and national developers, followed by design leadership roles with Vornado/Charles E. Smith and JBG SMITH. This comprehensive experience across the entire development lifecycle—from initial feasibility through delivery and lease up—enables her to identify opportunities and mitigate risks that others might overlook.
Having successfully delivered thousands of units across diverse markets, Mary transforms complex development challenges into streamlined solutions. She elevates design standards with project economics in mind, ensuring developments achieve both aesthetic excellence and operational efficiency. Her strategic approach balances user experience, market demands, and financial objectives to create developments that outperform expectations.
Mary's methodology centers on strategic decision making and collaborative leadership. She partners with development teams to navigate critical design choices, accelerate project timelines, and maximize value creation. Her ability to translate architectural vision into executable development strategy makes her an invaluable asset for teams seeking to differentiate their projects in competitive markets.
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