PAI Team: Meet Lina, Intermediate Interior Designer!

January 29, 2025

Introducing Lina Tran!

We are thrilled to have Lina join the ranks of our interior designers. She brings over 9 years experience to the team and is already invaluable!

Where were you born?

Winnipeg, Canada.

How did you get into interior design? 

From a young age, I’ve always enjoyed art and drawing, and I would often sketch out my dream house. Taking a drafting course in high school sparked my interest, which eventually led me down the path into interior design.

What class in school has proven to be the least useful?

I’ve been lucky to have had classes that were all valuable in some way.

What is the best building of all time?

There are many amazing buildings, but I love visiting those I’ve read about. Therme Vals by Peter Zumthor stands out, and I was fortunate to experience it in person.

Your favourite restaurant in Vancouver is…

Raisu.

You never leave home without…

Sweater or snacks.

Your Great Escape would be to…  

Swimming.

What single piece of technology makes your life easier?

FaceTime or google maps.

If you were an animal what animal would you be?

Squid!

What word do you have trouble saying?

Aluminum (“Alum-inum” or “Al-u-min-ium”).