Transforming architecture and design practices from within.

  • Strategy

    Designing For Growth

    Guide a process of strategic planning, where mission, vision, and values are crafted and goals, strategies and action plans are designed for enduring impact.

    Lead a process of organizational design shaping a clear structure, defining role charters, decision rights, and communication channels aligned with vision, goals, and strategic priorities. 

    Gauge and measure progress through key performance indicators and establish a process of continuous monitoring with adjustments as needed.

    Be a thought partner in design strategy to align business objectives with desired outcomes for stakeholders and partners.

  • Operations

    Optimizing Core Functions

    Using a whole-systems approach, manage and optimize daily operations, systems, technology and resources across all internal core functions ensuring strategic alignment.

    Collaborate with leadership and finance teams to craft and oversee financial planning, aligning financial aspirations with business objectives.

    Evaluate new business proposals and agreements ensuring alignment of scope, fee, and schedule, balanced with strategic goals and overall project portfolio. 

    Identify potential risks across all internal functions and projects and develop effective risk mitigation strategies.

  • Practice

    Cultivating High Performance Teams

    Align skills and talents across all internal functions to leverage potential and optimize performance.

    Establish and implement professional development programs to elevate capacities within teams and individuals.

    Provide mentorship and guidance on process, design development, and client management continually innovating on best practices to respond and adapt to complexities through all phases of projects.

    Define and refine workflows to enhance communication and collaboration among team members and to meet the demands of projects and specific delivery methods.

In-Office is a business consultancy dedicated to transforming and nurturing emerging architecture and design practices. 

Founder and CEO, Shannon Han draws from her 25-year career in architecture, most recently as an Associate Principal at SHoP Architects where she led and oversaw various phases of prominent large-scale projects, including the Uber Headquarters in San Francisco, B2 Modular Tower in Brooklyn, Botswana Innovation Hub in Botswana, Fashion Institute of Technology A LABS project in New York, and the Morrison Hotel and Residences and Habitat Development projects in Los Angeles. Her experience includes organizational leadership, working closely with the executive team on strategic initiatives, team development, and practice management.

Before her tenure at SHoP Architects, Shannon gained invaluable experience at award-winning small and large architecture firms and founded her own architecture practice in Los Angeles. Her diverse background and enduring passion for architecture and design are foundational for her critical approach to the future of practice. 

Leveraging her extensive knowledge and expertise in architecture, business ownership, and operational leadership, Shannon leads In-Office to cultivate and advance the next generation of architecture and design practices.