Hana Kassem
Principal
KPF
Hana Kassem, FAIA, is a Principal at Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, with three decades of experience, leading the design of projects globally and in the United States. Her architectural approach centers on human-centric, and sustainable design, aiming to elevate well-being and meet societal needs.
Her portfolio spans academic, research, cultural, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use projects in Brazil, the USA, France, the UAE, the Philippines, and China. Kassem's work has earned awards and recognition in projects like the Red Hook Houses Resiliency and Recovery for NYCHA and the Hong Kong University for Science and Technology.
Kassem serves as VP for Design Excellence on the AIANY Board of Trustees and on the Van Alen Institute Executive Board of Trustees, where she spearheaded the initiation of the Neighborhoods Now project, mobilizing architects during the COVID-19 pandemic to aid communities. Kassem was tapped to join the Mayor's Advisory Council for NYC's post-COVID-19 reopening.
Kassem has taught at The Cooper Union, the Yale School of Architecture and Parsons School of Constructed Environments and lectures globally.
Her portfolio spans academic, research, cultural, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use projects in Brazil, the USA, France, the UAE, the Philippines, and China. Kassem's work has earned awards and recognition in projects like the Red Hook Houses Resiliency and Recovery for NYCHA and the Hong Kong University for Science and Technology.
Kassem serves as VP for Design Excellence on the AIANY Board of Trustees and on the Van Alen Institute Executive Board of Trustees, where she spearheaded the initiation of the Neighborhoods Now project, mobilizing architects during the COVID-19 pandemic to aid communities. Kassem was tapped to join the Mayor's Advisory Council for NYC's post-COVID-19 reopening.
Kassem has taught at The Cooper Union, the Yale School of Architecture and Parsons School of Constructed Environments and lectures globally.