Hana Ishikawa

Hana Ishikawa is the Design Principal at site design group, ltd. (site), often leading the design process with complex, yet thoughtful ideas. Hana’s projects have ranged from master planning of modern entertainment complexes, traditional commercial interiors, and historic streetscapes, to contemporary urban parks. Constantly looking for visually enticing environments from the rigid structure of classical aesthetics to cutting-edge modern design, whether it is conceptual design or construction details, she enjoys merging innovation and logic into all aspects of design. Born into a family of designers in Tokyo, with her unique educational history and eclectic job history at many different types of firms, her experience is diverse. Hana was elected and is currently serving on the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development’s inaugural Committee on Design.