AHARCHITECTURE - Key Persons
Bruno received a certificate in Puppy Socialization from the Twin Cities Obedience Training Club in Northeast Minneapolis in September, 2016. Originally from International Falls, he moved to Minneapolis this fall at the age of 9 weeks. Though he has no prior design experience, he graces the firm with his enthusiasm and general positive outlook. His responsibilities include greeting visitors, making people smile and sleeping under the desks. A gregarious pup, he also connects us with our Lyn-Lake neighbors.
Christine Albertsson's clean, timeless architecture is guided by her Scandinavian heritage and New England upbringing. Whether rural or urban, her projects are sensitively sited in the landscape and employ natural materials and colors with simple, beautifully crafted details. Christine received her Masters of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1990. She began practicing architecture with several prominent Minnesota firms in 1991, before founding Albertsson Hansen in 2000. An active member of the Minnesota American Institute of Architects (AIA), Christine served on the Architectural faculty at the University of Minnesota from 1993 to 2001 and again in 2019.
Heather holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Northwestern College. She is an experienced Business Manager specializing in the Construction & Automotive industries. Heather has a passion for numbers and organization, and she loves to create and manage an organized office environment for our staff. She is a bit of a perfectionist and loves to automate processes in order for our Architects to spend less time doing paperwork and more time creating your dream space! When she is not at work she loves spending time with her husband Chad and their 2 rescue dogs Hika Hania & Loki.
Ian holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Minnesota. Ian also holds a B.A. in biology from Lawrence University. Ian connects clients to their surroundings through thoughtfully and beautifully designed spaces.
Jenny holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Texas Tech University. With a background in senior living, she looks to create flexible, skillfully detailed homes that will age with its residents.
Jim earned his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago. His design approach explores the inherent forces of a project to discover responses that go beyond problem-solving, embracing both the creative and technical aspects of a project to deliver results that exceed expectations.
Kendra did her Master of Architecture study at the University of Michigan after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Minnesota. She has been a designer in single and multi-family housing, assisted living communities, mixed-use, retail, commercial and office. Kendra also uses her design talents as a Graphic Designer.
Madison holds a Master of Architecture from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Minnesota. Her passion for architecture started at a young age and with time has continued to flourish into a lasting career. She believes that good design means creating architecture that is responsible, considerate and positively impactful.
Mark Tambornino holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Minnesota, where he has taught design in the graduate and undergraduate programs since 2002. Mark started at Albertsson Hansen in 2003 and has over 25 years of experience in residential architecture, office design, and large-scale non-profit cultural and institutional projects. He brings valuable design, building science and management experience to Albertsson Hansen clients.
Meg holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the College of Saint Benedict.
Oliver holds a Bachelors of Design in Architecture from the University of Minnesota. His background in furniture, landscape, and architectural design drive his passion for architecture as a holistic practice. Oliver enjoys bringing his hard work and perspective to the table by supporting the efforts of his teammates to develop elegant and thoughtful design.
The carefully considered relationship between a house and its natural setting. The life-affirming qualities of well-shaped, well-functioning rooms. The precise detailing in millwork and fixtures. These are the qualities Todd Hansen considers in his award-winning architecture. Todd received his Masters of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1991, practicing with several respected Minnesota firms before partnering with Christine Albertsson. A member of the Architectural faculty at the University of Minnesota from 1994 to 1999, he is an active member of the Minnesota chapter of the AIA.