In this unusual time of hesitation and uncertainty, IIDA Leaders, Sascha Wagner and Angie Lee speak to how to tackle the unknown if we don’t yet know what will work from the developer side (Angie) and the design side (Sascha). We’ll get into in demand sustainable amenities, thriving urban environments and the positive attributes coming out of the pandemic.
Moderated by: Katie Sargent, Integrated Marketing Manager, Work Design Magazine
Angie Lee
Senior Vice President, Head of Interior Design at Pembroke
A registered architect in New York, Lee leads an award-winning interiors practice, providing strategic vision and oversight for interior environments across a wide range of scales in both commercial and residential project types. With over 28 years of experience, Lee uses a multifaceted approach that integrates emotional design narrative, technical precision, and artistic intuition in her work. Born in Seoul, Korea, and raised in the Midwest by parents who promoted science and music, Lee continues to meld art and technology in her approach to architecture and interior design.
Sascha Wagner
President and CEO at Huntsman Architectural Group
Sascha Wagner creates human-centric environments that connect, sustain, and inspire. As president and CEO of Huntsman Architectural Group he is focused on growth strategies, partnership opportunities, and mentorship in the firm’s San Francisco, New York, and Chicago offices.
Sascha has experience in workplace strategy and design, entertainment environments, and sustainably revitalizing existing buildings. He is a frequent speaker, panelist, juror, and contributor of articles on design practice. A constant advocate for the interior design profession, Sascha is an IIDA Fellow and Past-President of IIDA’s International Board of Directors.