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. 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 expertise and management skills
to work for you.
EDUCATION:
• University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign, Master of Architecture, 2000
• Oklahoma State University, Ecole d'Architecture de Versailles, 1995
• University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign, Bachelor of Architecture, 1994
AWARDS:
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
William Van Alen Design Competition
Edward C. Earl Prize
Parkland College Design Competition
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
