Shannon Sterne, AIA, LEED AP

As Associate and Project Designer, Shannon directs and oversees the design for projects within her studio which include many national, multi-unit clients as well as working with independent restaurateurs.  Shannon’s primary responsibility includes directing the design team to deliver effective and creative designs for the client through a collaborative teamwork environment.

Shannon has recently been involved in the new design direction for Asian Table – the European Asian concept by P.F. Chang’s as well as the re-concept of Panera Bread in all US locations. She has been integral in the design for large scale projects such as Hawthorne Casino & Racecourse and Supercharged!. On a smaller scale, Shannon developed the brand identity & design for local startups Tangled Roots Brewing and Limitless Coffee + Tea of which has received multiple design awards. Shannon has also led the design team through multiple design competitions that were awarded and recognized for its innovative design solutions.

Shannon has been with Aria Group since 2009. She became a licensed Architect in the state of Illinois in 2014. She was promoted to Project Designer in 2015 and Associate in 2022. Prior to her employment at Aria Group, she was at Esyn Design working alongside the design lead on award-winning & nationally published projects, as well has worked at Fitzgerald Associates on multi-family housing projects.