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Our Studio

First we get curious, then we get building.

Our Studio

First we get curious, then we get building.

Our Studio

First we get curious, then we get building.

Our team blends technical expertise, creativity, and a deep commitment to understanding the needs of people and the environment. Grounded in collaboration and respect, we draw on the diverse talents and experiences of our team to deliver innovative and impactful spaces.


Every project, regardless of size, receives the same level of care and dedication, from concept to completion and beyond. By fostering strong relationships with clients and continuously refining our process, we ensure each design contributes to a portfolio we’re proud of and to the satisfaction of those we serve.

 

FACET Architectural Design is an expertise-based design firm capable of a wide range of projects, specializing in healthcare and educational facilities. Our varied clients benefit from a vast range of talents and professional experience, with team members who respect each other’s opinions, learn from each other, and inspire creativity.


Our designers are deeply technical, driven by creativity and imagination, all while focused on providing our clients with spaces that respond to the needs of the people and the environment. Our rigorous and empathetic approach is continuously improved through the delivery of one successful project after another.

 

Our team members take pride in having honed skills such as FFE specification, certified healthcare design, master and urban planning. Lead by architects with over 40 years of industry experience, FACET AD has the knowledge and expertise to ensure the success of your project.

We believe in the transformative power of Thoughtful Design

Pat is an experienced Healthcare Principal with over 41 years of design, project management, and principal level experience in a diverse range of project types. He has extensive experience with all aspects of healthcare design, with specialized expertise in cancer treatment facilities, including both medical oncology and radiation therapy facility design. Excelling in the design and management of complex projects with interdisciplinary design teams, he focuses on using evidence-based design and operational efficiencies to improve outcomes, reduce clients’ operating costs and deliver efficient and sustainable facilities.

Patrick Nolan

Healthcare Principal

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Brian is a Healthcare Principal within FACET AD. With over 40 years of experience in the healthcare sector, he has served as a manager, principal, and owner of a design practice, providing him a wealth of experience. This includes master-planning, project planning, and design. Brian has completed over 300 healthcare projects at major regional healthcare facilities throughout the Midwest.


Brian Pansing

Healthcare Principal

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Carl is a Design Principal and one of the founding members of FACET. He holds a Master of Architecture from University of Illinois Chicago. He has been a practicing architect for over 25 years, during which his work has been recognized for various design awards. Throughout his career, he has worked on a variety of project types in multiple roles including project architect, sustainability leader, and designer. As a Design Principal, Carl leads with a creative and performance-based perspective on architectural design, both on specific project teams and within the professional environment.

Carl P. Karlen

Co-Founder, Design Principal

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Suzanne is the Architectural Department Manager at FACET Architectural Design. She is a registered Architect, registered Interior Designer, as well as a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer under the AAHID. She holds a Master of Architecture from Tulane University, and brings over 16 years of architectural design and leadership experience on a variety of project types. While her expertise goes far beyond just one sector, a particular focus of hers is on healthcare and education projects.

Suzanne Hayes

Architectural Department Manager

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Tony is a Senior Architectural Designer. In his 25 years of experience, he has worked on a variety of project types in multiple roles including project architect, project manager, and designer. In his role as Senior Architectural Designer, Tony is helping the company become established in the area in a variety of markets, including healthcare and commercial design.

Tony Morefield

Senior Architectural Designer

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Mark is a Senior Architectural Designer. He has over 30 years of experience in providing architectural drafting and technical production for full service architectural and engineering firms. He also has extensive experience in construction document production for data centers, retail chains, corporate & banking facilities, and numerous healthcare organizations throughout the country.

Mark Bayette

Senior Architectural Designer

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Kirsten is a Project Architect. She holds a Master of Architecture and Master of Urban Planning from Washington University in St. Louis. Kirsten brings 9 years of multi-disciplinary knowledge with experience in healthcare architecture, civic public space design, multi-family exterior amenity spaces, and high-end interior residential design.

Kirsten Truesdell

Project Architect

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Mary is an Interior Designer. She earned her NCIDQ certification in 2020. In her 7 years of experience, she has worked on designing many new education facilities, offices, hospitality, healthcare and workplace renovations during the span of her career. Mary also specializes in FFE specification.

Mary Wilhelm

Interior Designer

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Jennifer is an Architectural Project Manager. She has 18 years of experience in the industry and holds a Bachelor of Architecture from The University of Texas at San Antonio.


Jennifer Angle

Architectural Project Manager

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James is an Architectural Technician with nearly 2 years of experience. He assists with Revit based projects in a variety of design sectors.

James Starbird

Architectural Project Technician

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Jack is an Architect and Interior Designer. In his 6 years of experience, Jack has worked on projects in the retail, corporate office design, hospitality, government, and education sectors. He earned both of his registrations in 2024. Jack has spearheaded the use of VR visualization and Matterport technology within the company.

Jack Castulik

Architect | Interior Designer

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Michael is an Architectural Designer with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kentucky in 2021. He is currently pursuing his Master of Architecture at SIUC, and has 3 years of professional experience. Passionate about thoughtful design, Michael has worked on various projects including retail, childcare, governmental, and healthcare. He values creative problem-solving, collaboration, and the journey from concept to completion.

Michael McMullen

Architectural Designer

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OUR TEAM

Staircase and Sphere

Our team blends technical expertise, creativity, and a deep commitment to understanding the needs of people and the environment. Grounded in collaboration and respect, we draw on the diverse talents and experiences of our team to deliver innovative and impactful spaces.


Every project, regardless of size, receives the same level of care and dedication, from concept to completion and beyond. By fostering strong relationships with clients and continuously refining our process, we ensure each design contributes to a portfolio we’re proud of and to the satisfaction of those we serve.

 

FACET Architectural Design is an expertise-based design firm capable of a wide range of projects, specializing in healthcare and educational facilities. Our varied clients benefit from a vast range of talents and professional experience, with team members who respect each other’s opinions, learn from each other, and inspire creativity.


Our designers are deeply technical, driven by creativity and imagination, all while focused on providing our clients with spaces that respond to the needs of the people and the environment. Our rigorous and empathetic approach is continuously improved through the delivery of one successful project after another.

 

Our team members take pride in having honed skills such as FFE specification, certified healthcare design, master and urban planning. Lead by architects with over 40 years of industry experience, FACET AD has the knowledge and expertise to ensure the success of your project.

We believe in the transformative power of Thoughtful Design

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