What People Say
Bringing Reinvestment into Urban Area
“This award is given in recognition of the many outstanding contributions you [Fani Hansen] have made to enhance and improve the quality of life in the City of Daly City. As an Architect, you have utilized your professional skills to advocate for the reinvestment and restoration of urban areas like Daly City's Mission Street corridor. It was your vision and creativity that assisted our city in establishing the Façade Improvement Program. You are a consummate professional. Your passion for art, love of the environment and dedication to cities around the world are commendable. We extend our sincere appreciation.”
Carol L. Klatt, Mayor ,City of Daly City, California March 26, 2001
“Dear Fani: We want you to know how pleased we are with your work on the Mission Street Commercial Improvement Program… The task of creating the design standards for the top of the hill was a challenge…You developed creative and innovative design concepts which can be economically feasible for the merchants and City. We commend you on your timely completion...and your commitment to meet each deadline on this project.”
Ms. Barbara Hill, Assistant to the City Manager, City of Daly City
“ Ms. Hansen, I just wanted you to know how much I/We appreciate your effort on Geneva Avenue Streetscape Master Plan project”
Lovell James, Daly City, CA
“Dear Ms. Hansen, thanks for a wonderful UC Davis Unitrans Bus Maintenance Facility. It does its job serviceably and well, but it is also an esthetic anchor for the campus. For all of that, thanks”
Theodor L. Hullar, University of California, Davis, Chancellor
“The rehabilitation of the theater became a catalyst for redevelopment of Sacramento Downtown. 'It brings us back to the original. It is spectacular.”
Sacramento Bee
“Fani Hansen cares about the future of our city....Her professionalism and dedication has been proven to each of us. On many occasions, we have walked the streets of downtown. She has spent many hours to convince us what is right for the property in downtown. She has brought with her an unique vision that make our city a better place to live and work in.”
Moe Mohana, Sacramento, Downtown
“Fani, I want to thank you for the design of the building. We feel very fortunate to have the benefit of your knowledge and experience, which you bring from Europe and San Francisco. Please accept the sincere thanks from all of us for the good work you have done.”
Javed Siddiqui, Sacramento Downtown
“ The Loma Prieta earthquake hit downtown Hollister hardhard enough to badly shatter the Farmers and Mechanics Bank buildings, two historic unreinforced masonry buildings dating from the late 19th century. Today the buildings [445/455] are seismically strong, meticulously restored, and fully occupied. They are the cornerstone of the City's downtown revitalization program, Their restoration is a remarkable achievement”
John B. Dykstra for Hollister Redevelopment, City of Hollister, California
“The restoration of the buildings [445/455] is beautiful. You did a fantastic job.”
Barbara McCallum, Hollister
“Ms. Hansen, I want to let you know how impressed I am with the new building on [335] San Benito. It is a diamond. It is alive at night. It translates the Downtown Plan into reality.”
Alan Silverman, Hollister
“I am writing to you to thank you for your design assistance with our facade renovation. The change in appearance is appreciated by all.”
Gary Meyer, Sacramento
“The entire renovation project is geared toward enhancing the natural environment of the Rockaway Beach area. Translucent skylights allow changing daylight to be part of the atmosphere. Colors are influenced by the ocean.”
Janice Curtis, Pacific Tribune
“We are very happy with the design of the building and have received many flattering comments from our customers.”
Enrico Romano, OwnerRomano's Restaurant
“Fani…your magnificent building will not leave my mind. It is a poem. I keep going back to the site, the color, the lines, it is poetry indeed. How proud I am of you.”
Margery Nevers, re. Pittsburg Civic Center