Hannah Michel Barnes, AIA
I am a licensed architect with a passion for creating intentional design for the human experience.
Experience
Optima, Inc.
Glencoe, IL
Architect
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As an architect at Optima, I got to experience the fast-paced development side of the industry. While working on construction documents, I was also working with the construction team, marketing and property management team, and the development team to achieve the best outcome for the project.
Brininstool + Lynch
Chicago, IL
Project Architect
My current role at Brininstool + Lynch consists of taking a project through concept, schematic design, design development, documentation, and construction administration. Specializing in high-rise multi-family residential projects, my time spent at Brininstool + Lynch has also involved work on institutional projects including the Museum of Contemporary Photography.
Aria Group Architects
Oak Park, IL
Architect
My responsibilities at Aria Group Architects included assisting in all aspects of project management from start to finish. I am experienced in finding creative solutions to the challenges unique to the hospitality industry and have nurtured skills necessary to maintain positive relationships with clients.
Chicago Building Consulting Services
Chicago, IL
Project Manager Intern
This interesting position gave me real-time exposure to the important and complex side of building permits. While the work is quite different from the design side of architecture, the experimental knowledge I gained through this position has provided numerous beneficial insights for my current projects.
Skidmore Owings & Merril
Washington, D.C.
Women's Initiative Program
Through the Women's Initiative Shadowing Program at the SOM office in Washington, D.C., I was introduced to many inspiring women doing transformative and important work in Architecture. This was truly an empowering experience. The numerous site visits and creative modeling work helped plan the seed for my future in Architecture.
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
August 2011 - May 2016
5 Year Bachelor of Architecture Program
Minor in Construction Management
Heald Scholar, Dean's List
Licensure
Registered Architect
State of Illinois
Registered Architect
State of Nebraska
AIA Member
Member since 2019