Tristen Schabbel
President / Project Designer

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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