Associate Principal

With degrees in both Architecture and Interior Architecture, Kristy has spent the past 15 years working across multiple sectors as a designer and project manager, architect, and interior designer. Her broad experience in Hospitality, Residential, Mixed‑Use, Commercial, and Education projects has shaped a design approach that balances big‑picture thinking with close attention to detail—elevating projects from standard to custom. As an Associate Principal at HLGstudio, Kristy currently specializes in workplace design while helping to grow and shape a hospitality focus within her team. She believes that every space has the potential to influence people, and that creating comfortable environments should be universal; good design can span every project type and every price point.

“Knowing how things are put together formed the basis of my career early on and is something I try to carry into every project I’m a part of. The idea that a simple well-constructed detail can take a project from ordinary to extraordinary influences me daily. Thoughtful design that has the ability to change someone’s experience of their environment – that’s what it’s all about.” – Kristy Swann