Dawna Houchin, AIA, LEED AP

Dawna Houchin, AIA, LEED AP, is a Principal in Ziegler Cooper Architects' Urban Architecture & Hospitality Studio.

With a portfolio encompassing more than eight million square feet of development, Dawna specializes in hospitality, mixed-use, urban residential, and corporate interior design.

After working with world-renowned architects at Zaha Hadid’s office in London, Dawna brought a diverse range of cultural and project experience to Ziegler Cooper. Her design process integrates sophisticated 3D modeling tools to facilitate communication, while her experience in both design and project management allows her to develop customized amenity packages and forward-thinking environments that respond to each project’s location, market, and owner vision.

As a Design Principal, Dawna is responsible for the overall interior design direction and design management of her projects. She works closely with clients to understand their values and vision, ensuring that design is thoughtfully considered from the overall concept through the smallest details.