Honoree Profile
Lan Phan
Shive-Hattery
- Title: Architect
- Tenure at Firm: 4 Years
- Nominating Principal: Michael Davis, Principal
- School: Illinois Institute of Technology
- Major: Architecture
Inspired By:
People – the push and need to create spaces and pathways to allow underserved communities to thrive in intentional thoughtful design and healthy sustainable materials. Also to continue pushing a critical lens on the design community as a whole.
Keys to a Successful Project:
Being a listener – being a listener helps create clear communication and asking the correct questions. A project is successful when you listen to other’s needs, problem solve with them on solutions that works for them, and resulting in a functional but beautifully designed space!
Interests Outside of Work:
I enjoy picking up new hobbies with my current lineup includes bouldering, swimming, learning new languages, illustrating, spending time with my elderly pup and sometimes cosplay!
“I am nominating Lan because she exhibits the best qualities a designer should have. Creative, diligent, her clients see her as a trusted advisor. She gives of herself both professionally and in her private life by being a champion for office initiatives and volunteer work in the community.”
Michael Davis
Principal, Shive-Hattery
Favorite Haworth Collection Piece:
What Is Special About It:
Plushy and it turns! It’s like sitting in a hug.
Photos From Lan
