Allie Trachsel

Allie finds purpose in designing schools, libraries, and other public spaces that encourage discovery, spark wonder, and bring people together. As an East Bay local, she especially values the opportunity to create places that enrich the communities she calls home. Drawn to the intersection of creativity, sustainability, and community, she brings a playful curiosity and a people-centered approach to designing welcoming, inspiring spaces. She is particularly passionate about the power of color, light, texture, and nature to shape meaningful experiences. Allie enjoys moving between the technical and tactile aspects of design, finding opportunities for small details to make a lasting impact. Her commitment to sustainability extends to creative material reuse and thoughtful choices that consider the full life cycle of a project.