ANJELICA SOESANTO Drexel University Undergraduate Architecture
CHI YAN (JACK) TAM (P. 100) University of California, Berkeley Graduate Architecture
TERESA UHL Rochester Institute of Technology Undergraduate Interior Design
NICOLLE VILLA Boston Architectural College Graduate Interior Design
NOMINATOR: Jacklynn Niemiec, Assistant Professor of Architecture, Drexel University
NOMINATORS: Dan Spiegel, Continuing Lecturer in Architecture, University of California, Berkeley; and Richard J. Wood, Managing Director Asia, Snøhetta
NOMINATOR: Mary Golden, Interior Design Program Director, Rochester Institute of Technology
NOMINATOR: Laura Tomlinson, Instructor, Boston Architectural College
“Anjel is a positive force and consistently sets the example for design excellence, design justice, collegiality, and visual representation among her peers. She is constantly curious and questioning how to raise the bar, whether it is to be more sustainable, more human-centered, or just to consider a new point of view.” NIHITHA SREENATH Drexel University Graduate Interior Design NOMINATOR: William Mangold, Assistant Professor, Drexel University “Nihitha has a deep set of talents allowing her to work smoothly and effectively to communicate her ideas in a variety of mediums from hand-drawing to digital. Her design work likewise shows a strong material sensibility as well as a sensitivity to people and their needs.” MARLA STEPHENS University of Florida Graduate Architecture NOMINATOR: Judi Shade Monk, Instructional Assistant Professor, University of Florida “Marla possesses a strong intuitive design intellect; she is willing to take risks, work iteratively, she capably identifies next steps when navigating unfamiliar processes, and is constantly striving to better herself. As a result, she is a pacesetter among her peers.” MADISON SVOBODA Kansas State University Undergraduate Interior Design NOMINATOR: Michael Dudek, Associate Professor, Kansas State University “Madison is one of the most well-rounded emerging designers I have had the pleasure of guiding. She is an intuitive, curious, and thoughtful designer. She has always impressed me as older and wiser than her age.”
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“Jack is an active contributor. He is hardworking, competent, and participatory. He gives full commitment and will undoubtedly make a valuable addition to any ambitious architectural practice.”
“Teresa demonstrates an unusually advanced level of design thinking and graphic capability relative to her academic experience. Devising unique, innovative concepts and preparing remarkably well-executed ideas are her strengths.”
HUIYING TAN University at Buffalo Graduate Architecture
MELIDA VALERA New York School of Interior Design Graduate Interior Design
NOMINATOR: Gregory K. Serweta, Visiting NOMINATOR: Richard Todd Class, Adjunct Instructor, University at Buffalo Assistant Dean, New York School of Interior Design “Huiying is an enthusiastic student, exhibiting leadership and fearlessness in “Melida is a bright individual who is her architecture classes and peer tutoring. passionate about the design industry. She She demonstrates a passionate work has a deep respect and appreciation for ethic, as well as a keen interest and a deep how things work and is diligent about curiosity in her design studio work.” learning and consistently strives to think outside of the box.” BRIANNA TOUSSAINT School of Visual Arts Undergraduate Interior Design
VANNY VAQUERANO Virginia Tech Undergraduate Interior Design
NOMINATOR: Dr. Carol Bentel, Department Chair and Professor, School of Visual Arts NOMINATOR: Mel Kucukarslan Emiroglu, Associate Professor, Virginia Tech “Brianna has a powerful voice and can move others to listen to deeply relevant “Vanny stands out with compelling and messages. She is that rare, extraordinary innovative work, and a remarkable blend student who thinks deeply about her of creativity, dedication, and a keen design work and its effect on others. She sensitivity to spatial planning. Her portfolio is incredibly hardworking, dedicated, showcases a mastery of spatial aesthetics, and has unparalleled determination.” thoughtful design solutions, and a diversified awareness of the evolving dynamics in interior spaces.” THANH TRAN California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo OLIVIA VERCRUYSSE Undergraduate Architecture Tulane University Undergraduate Architecture NOMINATOR: Stephen Phillips, Professor, California Polytechnic State University, San NOMINATOR: Emilie Taylor Welty, Luis Obispo, Department of Architecture Architecture Program Director and Favrot Professor of Practice, Tulane School of Proposals like Interconnected, a Boys and Architecture Girls Club in Detroit, and Emergence, a museum for climate change in Manhattan, “Olivia is an outstanding designer and one demonstrate Thanh’s thoughtful of the best in class at Tulane School of consideration of culture, community, Architecture. When I asked our faculty for and sustainability in his designs. their recommendations, they responded with a resounding vote for her. I look forward to following her trajectory.”
“Nicolle is an attentive, detail-oriented student. She has fantastic interpersonal skills and a great eye for design and materiality. Her presentations always have a professional quality to them and represent her personal brand.” KATHRYN WEBB (P. 104) University of Tennessee Undergraduate Interior Design NOMINATOR: Rana Abudayyeh, Associate Professor, Robin Klehr Avia Professor of Interior Architecture, University of Tennessee “Coupling advanced computing and technology with social advocacy, Kathryn’s work is characterized by an exceptional ability to tackle complex social issues while employing diverse material palettes and an innovative spirit of formal experimentation toward developing vibrant, forward-thinking settings.” SARAH WEBER Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate Architecture NOMINATOR: Ryosuke Imaeda, Lecturer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, School of Architecture “Sarah's projects employ highly crafted physical models to assess the relationship between form-making and its environmental impact. Weber is a dexterously creative and intellectually curious thinker, brilliant at conceiving and making the most intricate and variegated projects.” ELECTRA WHITE California College of the Arts Undergraduate Interior Design NOMINATOR: Margaux Schindler, Chair of Interior Design Program and Interior Design Assistant Professor, California College of the Arts “Electra continuously creates thoughtful and inventive design strategies for each project. She has the dedication, motivation, and passion to be a leader in design innovation within the interior design professional community.”