Architecture

Design Principal at Kohn Pedersen Fox, New York City

Hometown: Cary, NC BA in Architecture 2027 How did you first get interested in design?I got into architecture through doing set building & design in high school for my school’s theatre productions. I fell in love with the unique blend of creativity and logistics in the building and designing process and decided to go into […]

Hometown: Minneapolis, MN BA in Architecture 2025 How did you first get interested in design?I became interested in all of the various art forms by attending ballet for 11 years starting at 2 years old, being active in art classes and art camps, as well as being in some local musicals. I really found my […]

The College of Arts + Architecture (CoA+A) will honor five Distinguished Alumni on Friday, April 12, in the tenth annual celebration of alumni achievement. The award ceremony will take place at 1:00 pm in Rowe Recital Hall and will be open to the public. The Distinguished Alumni Awards were created by the College of Arts […]

Hometown: Raleigh, NC BA in Architecture 2024 How did you first get interested in design?Ever since childhood, I enjoyed creating things. My Dad is an engineer, and I was fascinated by his work as a kid. I remember he would show me plans and drawings of the projects he was working on. My mom is […]

Hometowns: Santiago, Chile and Conegliano, Italy BA in Architecture 2024 How did you first get interested in design?My interest in architecture comes from a mix of cultural exposure and family influence. Having lived in various places with distinct cultures, I developed an appreciation for how architecture reflects cultural identity and the diverse qualities it possesses. […]

Hometown: Wilmington, NC BA in Architecture and a Minor in Italian 2024 How did you first get interested in design?When I was in high school, I really wasn’t certain how I wanted my career to look. In researching degrees, I appreciated the multidisciplinary aspect of architecture programs. I liked that I could learn a bit […]

Hometown: Denver NC BA in Architecture 2024 How did you first get interested in design?Design/architecture was not something I had expected for my life, but once I gave architecture a try at a summer design camp in high school, I knew I couldn’t do anything else.  What kind of career do you hope to have?I […]

Liz McCormick was recently invited to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to participate in the Prototypes for Humanity Professors Collaboration Program, where she led a roundtable discussion on Health in the Built Environment. Prototypes for Humanity is an annual exhibition of 100 student-led innovations that “have the power to change the world.” The 2023 exhibition projects […]

Hometown: Maiden, NC BA in Architecture and a Minor in Urban Studies 2026 How did you first get interested in architecture?I have always been a super artistic person, I grew up dancing, then I learned how to paint and later being involved in theatre. I knew that I wanted to have a career invested in […]