Michelle P. Suvunrungsi Stedman
Founder, Principal
AIA. LEED AP, NOMA
Michelle is fundamentally driven by joy and believes that without it, the heart of people-centered architecture is not fully realized. A native Texan and Thai American, Michelle founded Studio Plearn, a minority- and woman-owned practice, in 2021. Plearn in Thai means Joyful, and is the foundational value of the firm’s business and design practices. Studio Plearn is dedicated to creating enriched environments that enhance the lives of people and their communities. Michelle and her team understand systemic bias and prejudice pervasive within the built environment, and believe that the design process must be informed by the principles of Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
With over twenty years of experience working on award-winning architectural projects ranging from higher education and institutional projects to civic designs and home renovations, Michelle brings a multi-disciplinary expertise to her work. Michelle is a Registered Architect with the State of Texas and LEED AP accredited and is an active member of the AIA (American Institute of Architects) and NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects). She received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to establishing Studio Plearn, she worked at prestigious firms including Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects in New Haven, CT, and Overland Partners in San Antonio, TX.