McKenzie approaches each project with an open mind and believes that flexibility is key to creativity and problem-solving. Since joining LMA, she has worked on a multitude of creative office tenant improvement projects, each with its own unique challenges. She is interested in projects with specialized programs and finding solutions to challenging design problems.

Born and raised in the Midwest, McKenzie began her career in Kansas City. Her project contributions ranged from small-scale improvements and historic restoration interventions to hospital facade design. At LMA, McKenzie’s projects have included commercial tenant improvements, off-grid residences, restaurants, and retail. Her broad experiences, paired with the opportunity to work among diverse project teams, have reinforced her belief in the power of collaborative, discovery-based design.

McKenzie completed her Master of Architecture from The University of Kansas in 2016. While there she participated in a study abroad program in Paris, where she held an internship at Studio Odile Decq.