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 of Arts, History of Art & Psychology

/ Civic and Professional Service:
- Lambda Alpha International Chicago Region Chapter President 2022-2023.
- Governor of Chicago Scots and Illinois Saint Andrews Society.

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.
- President of Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW) Chicago Chapter.
- 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

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

Sam is an architectural designer who contributes to project teams with a focus on design clarity and coordination. A graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Architecture and a minor in Urban Studies, Sam brings a strong foundation in design thinking along with a growing interest in the relationship between the built environment and the city at large. He supports teams through drawing production, digital representation, and graphics, helping translate design concepts into clear and cohesive project outcomes. Sam is thoughtful and curious in his approach, with a particular interest in graphic design as an extension of architectural communication. Outside of the office, he enjoys swimming, a lifelong passion, biking, exploring Chicago, and spending time with friends.

/ 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