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Pat Steffen, RA

Senior Architect,

“Great healthcare design balances technical precision with genuine empathy for the people who use the space.”

Pat brings thoughtful design and technical expertise to Design Collaborative’s Healthcare Studio, helping shape environments that truly support care. He became an architect because he loves transforming complex challenges into spaces that improve people’s lives. Healthcare design, in particular, drew him in for its blend of detail, problem-solving, and human connection. Pat brings a holistic mindset to every project, ensuring that each space performs efficiently while enhancing the experience of patients, families, and staff. His expertise in building envelope design strengthens this balance, creating environments that are durable, sustainable, and comfortable.

Areas of Expertise
Honors
  • 2025, AIA Indiana Healthcare Design Award - Citation Award for New Construction (Construction cost less than $5 million), Rush Memorial Hospital Milroy Clinic
  • 2024, DC Values Award – Choose Fun
  • 2021 Building Contractors Association – New Construction Under $6M, New Covenant Impact Center
  • 2021 Urban Land Institute Americas – Awards for Excellence, Riverfront Development
  • 2020 American Engineering Council – Award, Riverfront Development
  • 2020 ASLA Central States – Award of Excellence, Riverfront Development
  • 2020 Fast Company – 2020 Innovation by Design, Riverfront Development
Registrations
  • Registered Architect: Indiana
Publications
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