ARCHITECTS hanna gabriel wells is excited to announce the promotions of Sean Chen AIA, Kristin Shultz AIA and Eric Wendlandt to leadership positions in our studio. Sean Chen has been promoted to the level of Principal Architect overseeing firm and project development.
Kristin Shultz and Eric Wendlandt have been promoted to the level of Associate, where they will oversee project management and office standards.
Sean, Eric and Kristin are a key part of our success and we are thrilled to promote them to these important positions of leadership within the studio. 
ASSOCIATE Kristin Shultz, AIA LEED AP joined the firm in 2007, bringing with her an energy and enthusiasm that inspires her work with each client and each challenge. Kristin’s organization and mentoring have been instrumental in managing complex projects and developing our office staff.
PRINCIPAL Sean Chen, AIA joined our studio in 2003 as a young Architect and has been instrumental in the design and development of many of the firm’s best projects, including the recent Orchid Award winning Spanos Athletic Performance Center at UCSD. Sean’s passion for architecture has led the firm towards meaningful and creative solutions to each new challenge- setting new expectations for the entire office.
ASSOCIATE Eric Wendlandt joined Hanna Gabriel Wells in 2002, and after a short break, he re-joined the office in 2010. Over these years, Eric has helped shape much of the firm’s work. Eric’s commitment to the craft of architecture and building continues to set new standards for our work, while inspiring the office team.
