MANAGING PRINCIPAL

As the managing principal, Steven leads the day-to-day management of projects at Converge Architecture, overseeing everything from design coordination and client communication to consultant collaboration, building code compliance, and technical detailing. Steven brings a high level of precision and care to every project. He believes that quality and efficiency go hand in hand.

/ Licensed Architect:
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa.

/Education:
Illinois Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Architecture, Henry Adams Medal honoree.

/ Civic and Professional Service:
Lambda Alpha International Chicago Region Chapter.

PRINCIPAL

With 25 years’ experience in the industry, Lynsey is a passionate advocate for true sustainability, she seeks the highest value for projects when considered over the long term and through a pragmatic lens. She enjoys working with clients whose vision extends into the future.  Lynsey is highly personable, traits that enable her to communicate well with clients and stakeholders throughout the design process.

/ Licensed Architect:
Illinois

/ Education:
Illinois Institute of Technology, Master of Architecture.
University of St Andrews, Master and Bachelor of Arts, History of Art & Psychology

/ Civic and Professional Service:
Lambda Alpha International Chicago Region Chapter President 2024. Chicago Scots Board Member and Illinois Saint Andrews Society Board Member.

PRINCIPAL

At Converge Architecture, Annabell leads various scales projects from interior to community-based projects. At small, she focus on materiality and function. At large, she focus on integration of urban environments with community engaged planning design process. With a passion of understating and improving communities and places.

/ Urban Planning Member:
American Planning Association.

/ Education:
Harvard Graduate School of Design Master of Urban Design.
Illinois Institute of Technology Bachelor of Architecture.

/ Civic and Professional Service:
IIT community engagement council member, Chinese American Service League Associate Board Co-Chair.

PROJECT ARCHITECT

Kirsten leads project teams with a focus on design clarity and coordination. She manages internal designers, facilitates consultant meetings, and ensures each project moves forward with purpose and precision. With over four years of teaching experience at IIT College of Architecture, Kirsten brings a strong foundation in design thinking and mentorship to every phase of the work. She enjoys creating and curating, biking, trying new food, and being surrounded by plants whether indoors or out.

/ Licensed Architect:
Illinois

/Education:
Illinois Institute of Technology

DESIGNER

Moriah attended California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo where she received a Bachelor’s in Architecture and minor in dance. Moriah has experience in exhibition work, single-family residences, multi-family housing, and large commercial projects. She is interested in the social and cultural implications of the built environment. In her work, she strives to curate spaces that promote equity and foster community. In addition to art and architecture, she enjoys modern dance, exploring Chicago, and her many houseplants.

/ Education:
California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.

DESIGNER

Sarah Kay graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology. She was a IIT Leadership Academy Scholar. Past AIAS Vice President. She also studied Construction Management and Policy and Ethics as a minor. Sarah Kay brings a curious mind and excitement to contribute to the team. She is enjoying Chicago's summer hot weather these days which brings her back home at Austin Texas.

/ Education:
Illinois Institute of Technology

INTERN DESIGNER

Jackson is a 5th year architecture student at the Illinois Institute of Technology where he specializes in history and theory as well as design-build. His professional interests consist of adaptive reuse and medium-density residential projects. Jackson’s interest in architecture developed from a love of making, which he attributes to time spent with his grandfather, a retired art teacher. His architectural approach blends creativity and rationality into comfortable and functional spaces. In Jackson’s free time, he visits Chicago’s museums and escapes the city to spend time in the outdoors.

/ Education: Illinois Institute of Technology

INTERN DESIGNER

Sara is a 3rd year architecture student at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Her interest in architecture is deep-rooted in her passion for art, philosophy and sciences as well as her curiosity to understand the world around her. In multiple of her experimental research projects, Sara promotes equity and sustainability through social oriented design. In her free time, she enjoys painting, drawing and trying new restaurants. 

/ Education: Illinois Institute of Technology

INTERN DESIGNER

Jasmine is a 3rd year architecture student at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Her architectural journey stems from her hobbies in structural crafting and artistic exploration. She enjoys model making after years of experience in building competitive model bridges, towers, and crane arms out of basswood. Her passion for art is demonstrated through the public murals featured in schools and neighborhoods around her hometown of Las Vegas. Therefore, she is interested in exploring how art and design can integrate with adaptive reuse strategies to impact communities and social spaces. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, kayaking, and exploring national parks.

Education: Illinois Institute of Technology