As the 2022 OAA entry deadline approaches, please get to know the jurors who will be viewing, discussing, and awarding your projects.

Suchi Reddy, AIA – Jury Chair

This year’s OAA Jury Chair was also keynote speaker for ODC 2022, where she delivered a compelling presentation on neuroaesthetics and the importance of “carefully calibrated” spaces to positively influence wellbeing, creativity, and productivity. She is the founder of Reddymade, a human-centric design firm, dedicated to celebrating diversity and equality, as well as addressing the economic, social, environmental and cultural impacts architecture on both the user and the planet.

She sits on the boards of the Design Trust for Public Space, Storefront for Art and Architecture, and Madame Architect; and she is a member of the Dean's Board of Advisors at University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture.

Hana Kassem, AIA, LEED AP, WELL AP
Principal, KPF

Hana Kassem is a Principal at Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates with more than 25 years of experience as an architect leading the design of projects in the US and across the world. Hana has been focused on people’s experience and perception of the built environment for a variety of typologies including academic, research, cultural, hospitality, residential and commercial mixed-use projects - with current work in Brazil, USA, France, the Philippines and China. (link to full bio on web)

Vivian Lee, FAIA, LEED AP
Design Director | Gensler

Vivian Lee is an accomplished architect of more than 30 years, translating design excellence to communities around the world. As Design Director at Gensler, she leads creative vision with aesthetically balanced, practical solutions that drive sustainability and human-centric spaces across commercial, residential, education, and cultural projects. With her career success, Vivian’s passion for design is seen in her work, and in her mentorship of students and emerging architects. (link to full bio on web)

Please join us in thanking our jurors for volunteering their time and energy to review, discuss, and ultimately award the projects entered into the 2022 OAA program. Best of luck!