Michael Gonzales | Principal
Michael is the principal and design lead at Protolab. Michael's work and research is centered on emerging techniques in computation, technology, and digital fabrication. He received his M.S. in Advanced Architectural Design from the Columbia University GSAPP and his B.Arch from the University of Houston. He has worked for Metalab, Janusz Design, and EMBT Architects in Barcelona,Spain where he was part of the competition team focused on the digital design and formal development of the Spanish Pavilion for the Shanghai World Expo 2010. Michael is currently an Instructional Associate Professor at the University of Houston College of Architecture and Design
Sanjana Bheri | Junior Designer
Sanjana Bheri is a Junior Designer at Protolab Architects. She is graduating in May 2026 with a Bachelor’s of Architecture and a Minor in Entrepreneurship. She is currently working towards earning her Architecture License. In school, she was President of Future Women in Architecture and worked at the Keeland Jr. Design Exploration Center as a Fabrication Lab Assistant. Sanjana has a love for art, model-making, and story telling and is passionate about historic preservation and adaptive use projects. She is always up for a challenge and brings an energetic atmosphere to the office.
Citlalli Gil | Junior Designer
Citlalli Gil is a Junior Designer at Protolab Architects, born and raised in Houston, Texas. She is pursuing her Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Houston, set to graduate in May 2026. Currently on the path toward licensure, she is passionate about building technology and community-driven design. She is eager to continue her active engagement in various design phases and projects within the firm.
Previous Collaborators
Francisco Arevalo
Aziz Alshayeb
Rosa Gomez
Kathryn Way
Camila Tudela
Pooja Desai
Rodrigo Gallardo
Zush Bettoun
Jad Moghnieh
Ulises Contreras
Chi-Shen Ni
Kathleen Hartman
Mario Medina Vilela
Natalie Armstrong
Fatima Kahn