My name is Jenna Frowein. I was born and raised in Kaneohe, Hawaii, and now work as an architect and structural designer primarily in California, throughout Lake Tahoe and the Bay Area. I recently completed my M.Arch at UC Berkeley, with a certificate in real estate through the Haas School of Business MBA program. I also hold a B.S. in Architectural Design, a minor in Art Practice, and a coterminal M.S. in Civil Engineering in Sustainable Design and Construction from Stanford University. An innovative designer at heart, with the technical training and problem solving of an engineer, I provide a value-driven and seamless connection between architects, engineers, and developers in an industry too often disjointed. I am particularly passionate about sustainable design and the integration of architecture and structural engineering in addressing climate change. I was also a senior captain on the Stanford Women's Gymnastics team, specializing in the uneven bars and the floor exercise.

Growing up in the distinctive culture of Hawaii, I learned the importance and necessity of creating architecture that maintains people at its heart, while responding to the cultural heritage, unique environmental surroundings, and market needs that anchor a building to its site. I generated a profound understanding of the challenges and opportunities posed by Hawaii’s limited resources, aging infrastructure, unique culture, and vibrant environment – all of which warrant an architecture specifically tailored to that site. This is just as true in each project location as it is in my home town. I believe that designs should holistically celebrate the connection between people, place, and the environment – both built and natural. Approaching complex problems with an interdisciplinary lens allows me to develop creatively simple solutions and meaningful experiences for our communities.

Please see my resume below for more information.

Education

M.Arch, Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Real Estate, UC Berkeley
M.S. Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design & Construction, Structures, Stanford University
B.S. Architecture, Art Practice, Stanford University