Susanne Lake, AIA | NCARB
architect
Sue grew up in a small town in Northern Michigan. After graduating with her degree in interior design, Sue worked for 6 years in the kitchen design business, but she always knew she wanted to be an architect. After obtaining her Master of Architecture degree, she moved with her family to Santa Cruz, California, where she worked at a small firm that specialized in restaurants and multi-family residential projects. She then worked on education and civic projects at a firm in Jefferson City, MO before joining Vessel in 2022.
She and her husband Damien have 4 children, 2 grandchildren, 2 dogs, and 2 grand-dogs. In her off time, Sue enjoys baking, gardening, watercolor painting, and crocheting. She loves to travel and explore other cultures, architecture, and cuisines.
Credentials
Licensed Architect in Missouri
American Institute of Architects
NCARB Certified
Education
Master of Architecture | Andrews University | 2019
Bachelor of Arts Interior Design | Central Michigan University | 2001