Kari Thorsen
For Kari Thorsen, every project is an opportunity to change how healthcare organizations approach the delivery of compassionate, healing and community-focused care. One of her favorite parts of working in healthcare design is speaking to patients, families and staff about how a new project can improve their experience. Combining these insights with each client’s unique culture, aspirations, challenges and needs, Kari always strikes a balance between the functional requirements of the project, community context, and therapeutic elements of nature to support the healing environment. In 2019, she was recognized among Building Design + Construction’s 40 Under 40. In 2017, she was recognized among Healthcare Design’s HCD 10 as Interior Designer of the year and Interior Design’s HiP Awards as Healthcare Design Leader.
IIDA, NCIDQ, LEED AP®
Bachelor of Science, Interior Design, University of Wisconsin
