Prior to setting up his own firm, John Lum Architecture in 1994, he was an Associate Architect with Reid and Tarics Associates, where he designed several elementary schools (including the Jean Parker Elementary School in San Francisco, which received an Award of Design Excellence from the American Institute of Architecture's California Chapter).

Of what is John Lum most proud? The ageless quality of his work, the high-quality design he has been able to achieve (sometimes despite budget limitations), and the meaningful and long-lasting client relationships he has developed.

Education:
Bachelor of Architecture, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 1985; BS of Architectural Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 1984; Diplome d'Architecture, Ecole Des Beaux Arts, Fontainbleau, France, 1984.

Awards:
	AIACC Design Award- Honor, Jean Parker Elementary School
	ASID-Sunset Design West Awards-Stellar Award, Restaurant Design
	CASH, CCAIA Award of Excellence, Jean Parker School
	Overall Design Excellence, Gold—Retail Interior, Bronze—Furniture and Lighting, North Chapter, ASID
	Coalition for Adequate School Housing, Honorable Mention
	Annual Interiors Magazine Award for Best of Retail
	Overall Design Excellence Award, Gold—Retail Interior, North Chapter, ASID
	Interior Architecture Awards for Design Excellence, Honorable Mention, AIA San Francisco