AIA, LEED AP BD+C

President

MSc Historic Preservation, University of Pennsylvania
BArch Architecture, Kansas State University

Angie Gaebler leads the firm in their preservation efforts. Her award-winning work includes a diverse body of preservation, rehabilitation, and adaptive use projects throughout the Midwest and East Coast regions. Her expertise has proven beneficial when designing sensitive and creative solutions for architecturally and culturally significant historic properties. Angie has experience working with a variety of clients, including governmental entities, private developers, community groups, and individual owners. She often provides preservation consulting to other architectural practices and developers for rehabilitation, additions, and new construction projects when the historic context may be impacted by the proposed changes. Angie believes that quality construction is achieved through detailing and working in the field with contractors to achieve exceptional results.

AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Vice-President

BArch Architecture, University of Kansas

Trudy Faulkner has gained a wealth of expertise, primarily in the Midwest region, in the field of historic preservation. Her diverse work experience includes adaptive reuse and new construction projects with a specialty in designing for historically significant buildings and contexts. She is especially adept at assisting clients in the pursuit of historic tax credits and at guiding them through the associated review processes with local, state, and federal authorities. Trudy’s design sensibilities along with her technical knowledge of the built environment have produced many successful and award-winning projects. Her skills range from initial concept drawings through construction documents, technical surveys of existing structures, and report writing. She excels at project management and working with contractors in the field to create a positive, lasting impact in our community. Her extensive knowledge includes every phase of the architectural practice from planning and project management, to design and client collaboration through construction administration.

AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Senior Project Architect

MA Architecture History, University of Virginia
BArch Architecture, Drury University

Claire Ashbrook has a diverse range of experience in the design and construction industry with knowledge extending across the fields of architectural design, construction project management, and research documentation, with a specialization in historic preservation. She has worked on large international high-rises to James Madison’s Montpelier in Orange, Virginia. In addition to her architectural and preservation expertise, Claire has managed construction projects, developed detailed bids, cost analysis assessments, and generated construction sequencing/phasing scenarios. This experience has provided her with a strong understanding of the challenges that arise throughout the development and construction phases of a project.

AIA

Project Architect

MArch Architecture, Kansas State University

Jill Turner brings 15+ years of experience to the STRATA team, working on a variety of project types including education, historic preservation, industrial, and recreation projects. Throughout her career she has consistently been involved in the design process from concept through construction administration. Her proficiency in modeling and managing 3-D design software contributes to project collaboration and efficiency. Jill’s well-rounded career also led her to the non-profit arena in East Africa where she worked on design projects for charity organizations in need of professional assistance.

RA, NCARB

Senior Project Architect

BArch Interior Architecture, Kansas State University

Julie’s expertise in rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, and adaptive use is made evident by her exceptional work. Her vast experience has included work on projects of various sizes, budgets, and building types that reach from historic grand residences to a variety of municipal, commercial, federal, ecclesiastical, multi-family, and higher education project types. As a historical architect, Julie’s experience with research, documentation, and restoration efforts of numerous historic sites has contributed to a refined understanding of construction techniques, character-defining features, and aesthetics which enable modernization within original historic contexts. Julie has extensive experience in project management and ensures firm quality, standards and project implementation of highly detailed and complex project types. Her portfolio includes high-profile projects that have gained recognition with numerous local, regional, and national awards.

AIA Associate

Architectural Designer

MArch Architecture + Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation, University of Kansas

Zevi Aronstein is a recent graduate of the University of Kansas with a special interest in historic preservation and architectural history. His experience in school spanned a wide variety of learning opportunities, including traditional studio, an award-winning design-build studio, study abroad opportunities and international internship experience. He brings knowledge of 3D modeling and is excited to add his passion for working on historic structures to the firm.

AIA Associate, LEED Green Associate, NOMA

Architectural Designer

MArch Architecture, Kansas State University

Amanda Shearhart graduated in 2023 with her Master of Architecture from Kansas State University. She has joined the STRATA with an excitement to give existing structures new life. First falling in love with Architecture in Kansas City’s Historic Hyde Park neighborhood she has found herself back in the place where it all started, practicing restoring adjacent historic structures and beyond. Amanda has experience in multifamily and education design. She merges her knowledge of Neuroscience in Architecture, Atmosphere, perception, and the body with her love of tectonics to historic projects today.

AIA Associate

Architectural Designer

MArch Architecture + Bachelor’s in Art History + Bachelor’s in Architectural Studies + Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation, University of Kansas

Natalie M Anderson joined STRATA’s team in the summer of 2023 after graduating from the University of Kansas. In her studies, she cultivated skills in design and graphics through architecture and developed an enthusiasm for research and historical context through art history. Natalie’s background in both areas has armed her well for historically sensitive projects. Prior to graduating, Natalie worked in museums and archives, and is excited to start applying her skillsets to preserving the world around her.

AIA

Founder

BArch Environmental Design in Architecture, University of Kansas

Susan Richards Johnson is regionally recognized for her expertise in historic preservation and architecture. Susan founded Susan Richards Johnson Associates, a Women-Owned Business in 1987. Susan specializes in historic rehabilitation, restoration, building assessment and survey, and adaptive reuse projects. She has successfully consulted on numerous National Register and National Historic Landmark properties throughout Missouri and Kansas.  She enjoys her work and has lectured on historic preservation and design-related issues. Susan is passionate about our culturally and architecturally significant historic properties and believes in the value of preserving our heritage while planning for future growth and development.

University of Kansas

Architectural Intern

Lily Altenhofen joined the STRATA team in the summer of 2023 while pursuing her master’s degree in architecture at the University of Kansas. With a deep-rooted interest in various aspects of the field, Lily found herself drawn to STRATA’s preservation work. Since then, she has passionately contributed to a diverse range of projects. Coming from Kansas City, Lily’s connection to the region’s remarkable historical architecture has fueled her dedication to preserving as much as possible. Witnessing the beauty and significance of these structures has ignited a new passion within her, making her committed to maintaining and safeguarding architectural heritage.