A Midwestern native, Lena attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for both undergraduate and graduate studies. During this time, she became interested in the world of 3D-printing and prototyping. She loves to tinker with her own 3D printer as well as visit her sister’s classroom to teach 3D-printing and architecture fundamentals to students.

Professionally, Lena has worked on various project typologies including retail, workplace, and healthcare. Her works seeks to synthesize design and research to produce projects that positively interact with the environment as well as the people that occupy them.

Lena is originally from Southern Illinois where her love for nature developed. Growing up on a fish farm she has always had an affinity for water. When weather permits you can find her enjoying Lake Michigan and exploring Chicago’s brunch spots.

Affiliations
American Institute of Architects, Associate Member

License + Certifications
Evidence-Based Design Accreditation & Certification (EDAC)

Education
Masters of Architecture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2018, Champaign, Illinois
Bachelor of Science Architectural Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2016, Champaign, Illinois

Favorite Buildings
Acropolis, Athens, Greece 
9/11 Memorial and Museum, New York, New York