Lucas Stegeman, RA

Lucas Stegeman is a man on a mission. Growing up in a small Amazonian village and extensive travel with his family gave Lucas a glimpse into a diverse range of architectural vernaculars and how each building tradition was adapted to suit climatic considerations and cultural aspirations; that experience led to his pursuit of a career in architecture. A graduate of Judson University, where he earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in architecture, Lucas believes architects are charged with capturing beauty through the creation and definition of meaningful spaces, and he is passionate about making transcendent beauty accessible to all through the built environment. Lucas hopes to grow into the role of architect as translator, translating the aspirational will of the client into the language of traditional design onto the page of the landscape. Prior to joining Historical Concepts, Lucas worked as a Town Planner for Dover, Kohl & Partners in Miami, and even spent a summer as a roofer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The son of missionaries, Lucas spent his childhood in Guyana and Papua New Guinea but now calls Chattanooga home. Outside of the office, he finds enjoyment and creative expression through writing, watercolor, archery, bonsai and spoiling his baby daughter, Eleanor.