Tristen Schabbel received
her Master of Architecture / Design from the University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign. She is a native of West Michigan,
and after many years of work and travel outside of the state, is pleased to reside in Spring Lake. Tristen has received
many accolades for her design work, both locally and internationally. Prior to founding Lee Allen Homes, Tristen's
most recent project design experience at Integrated Architecture includes work on the Hurwitz Residence,
awarded the 2006 AIA Local and State Residential Honor Award, and MAREC - Michigan Alternative and Renewable
Energy Center, GVSU's first of it's kind green building receiving a Gold LEED Certification along
the shores of downtown Muskegon.
Tristen founded her company, Lee Allen Homes, in 2004 and has since worked on design and construction management for both residential renovations and new construction
from South Haven to Traverse City. She would welcome the opportunity to put her design talents and management skills
to work for you.
EDUCATION:
• University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign, Master of Architecture, 2000
• Oklahoma State University, European Graduate Program, 1995
• University
of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign, Bachelor of Architecture, 1994
AWARDS:
William Van Alen Design Competition - 1st Place Award Henry Adams Award of the American Institute
of Architects Ferry Award for Excellence in Architecture AIA/AAF Scholarship for Professional Degree Candidates AIA Central Illinois Excellence in Professional Practice Award Clarence T. Paul Fellowship Edward C. Earl Prize Parkland College Design Competition - Finalist
GROUPS AND ASSOCIATIONS:
University of Illinois
@ Urbana-Champaign School of Architecture Alumni NIAE - National Institute for Architectural Education Habitat for
Humanity Clarence T. Paul Fellow Great Lakes Research Institute: Design Thesis - Investigating
urban extension and lakefront identity through the study of water Graduate Teaching Assistant - Design Studio Gargoyle
Honor Society
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