The upcoming Frautschi Center is designed to be a doorway to UW–Madison’s 300-acre Lakeshore Nature Preserve. Hanson will trace its design evolution from TKWA’s pattern-writing process through community-driven site selection, threshold design, and the Living Building Challenge certification process. Attendees will learn how “the health of the land” became the measure for every decision, from floodplain avoidance and native plant communities to solar, battery, and rainwater systems.

Therese Hanson is a project architect who brings a poetic sensitivity to place—crafting vibrant, human‑centered environments that breathe in rhythm with their surrounding ecosystems. Her portfolio spans some of Wisconsin’s most meaningful work, from the Bayview Redevelopment in Madison to the revival of Milwaukee’s beloved Oriental Theatre and transformative visioning for the Milwaukee Downtown Plan Update 2040. Hanson has been celebrated with honors such as 2026 AIA Wisconsin Young Architect Award and BizTimes Notable Women in Construction and Design.

Paula Verboomen is an award-winning architect whose practice spans a range of project types over her 30-year career. A vice president at HGA Architects and Engineers, she leads the community, workplace and government studio and practices as a design principal. She has served as the Milwaukee office director and on the HGA Board of Directors.

Verboomen will explore how curiosity, deep listening, and iteration reveals clients’ true needs. With this understanding, and a holistic approach to design, architectural solutions are a natural extension of the client and offer delight in unexpected ways. Her presentation will focus on a range of projects spanning her career, bringing to life her client-centric and collaborative approach.

This free program is presented in partnership with American Institute of Architects Wisconsin. Continuing education credits are available for AIA members.

In-person at Monona Terrace (onsite registration)

Virtually on Zoom

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