Kahlia DeVenaro
Kahlia (she/her) has a background in both affordable and mixed-use housing projects, and a bachelor’s degree in architectural design from the University of Washington. She is a designer who believes in developing elegant, unique designs that inspire and nurture all people inhabiting the space. Her work revolves around spaces that prioritize equitable development and cultural sensitivity, ensuring that people of all communities feel seen and represented. As an art lover, she believes in creating architectural spaces that captivate and unite people through artistic, functional, and sustainable aspects. Kahlia finds ways to incorporate all mediums of art in everything she does and enjoys painting and drawing during her free time.
Hometown: Seattle, WA
First Day at Scharrer AD: September 3, 2025
Favorite Building: Casa Africana, Santa Barbara
Achilles Heel: a sweet treat
Happiest Place: White sand beaches
Memorable Book: The Skin I’m In by Sharon G. Flake
Current Obsession: Crumbl Cookie
Favorite Thing about Seattle: Our beautiful summers
Quote to live by: “The joy of the Lord is my strength.”
Benjamin Lynn
Ben’s motto is to never stop learning. He grew up in sunny South Florida as the son of a juggling instructor and a recording studio engineer. He has over 15 years of interdisciplinary experience having studied interior design at Florida State University before attending the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. He’s worked at firms in San Antonio, TX and in the Seattle area on projects that include healthcare, residential, workplace, renovation, adaptive reuse, and transit. He’s the newest member of the Scharrer AD team. Ben is a people-oriented person, and relishes the joy of working with clients most during the design process to bring ideas to life. An avid traveler, he’s been to 43 states and 20 countries. Ben started a wine business in 2022 and divides his time between ScharrerAD and his new passion.
Hometown: Hollywood, FL
First Day at Scharrer AD: January 12, 2020
Favorite Building: Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Achilles Heel: Sparkling Wine
Happiest Place: Sailing on Lake Washington
Memorable Book: Bill Bryson’s A Short History of Nearly Everything
Prized Possession: My record collection
Current Obsession: Former Yugoslavia’s Spomeniks
Latest Accomplishment: Graduating wine school and starting a small business
Favorite Thing about Seattle: The city changes but the mountains stay the same.
Quote to live by: Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.