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Personal Greeting Lana Thorpe, AIA

Hollis + Miller Architects

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Hollis + Miller Architects
Kansas City, MO

Bio

During my time with Hollis + Miller Architects, I have had the privilege to work side-by-side with several colleges and universities, striving to translate the unique mission and values of each into promising master plans mapping the future of their institutions. In addition to master plans, my studio focuses on student life projects. The environments we design create the backdrop for student experiences in a time of heightened development and awareness of self. Every campus culture has unique qualities that set it apart from the rest. I enjoy the prospect of discovering who they are and maximizing the impact each intervention (whether programmatic or tangible construction) can have on their campus. Every chance to engage with these clients (including students) is a thrilling opportunity to empower the students to be great.

I am an ambitious learner with an intent to maximize the effect educational design can have on student wellness, achievement, retention, recruitment, and experience. This groundwork is critical to understand and internalize as an industry as we collaborate with educators and design the future of education.

As of this April 2015, I am a participating member of the AIA CAE Sub-Committee for Higher Education. We meet monthly to connect with the fellow members and leading voices of our industry. The AIA has great potential to capitalize on its brand and position itself as a vibrant resource to education leaders. I intend to be a part of it. I look forward to more exposure, context, and insight on how we can bridge the gap from K-12 to higher, life-long learning.

Education

Kansas State University : College of Architecture, Planning, and Design
Manhattan, Kansas, United States
Masters of Architecture, 2013
Architecture
2008 To 2013
Advisor: Susanne Siepl_Coates

Job History

Hollis + Miller Architects
Architectural Intern
Overland Park, KS, United States
June 2013 - present

Archetype Design Group, Inc.
Intern Architect
Prairie Village, KS, United States
June 2010 - August 2012

Camp Fontanelle
Camp Counselor
May 2009 - August 2009