Personal Information:
- What is your favorite piece of architecture?
AC: My favorite piece of architecture would have to be the Stahl House by Pierre Koenig for the way it perfectly captures the essence of Los Angeles. This case study house was designed with a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor. I love how the Stahl House’s sweeping views simultaneously capture both the natural and urban landscapes of Los Angeles.
- What degrees did you earn and at what college?
AC: I graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelors in Architecture.
- When did you first know that you wanted to be an architect?
AC: I knew I first wanted to become an architect when I was in middle school. My dad was a general contractor and I would often accompany my mom to the construction sites when she would bring him lunch. I grew up running around wood frame construction and imagining the possibilities of what the walls could be.
Experience:
- What firm do you work for and how long have you been with your current firm?
AC: I have worked for 4 years at DLR Group’s Los Angeles office.
- What is your role within your firm?
AC: I am an Associate specializing in Justice and Civic architecture.
Why Justice?
- What prompted you to begin working within the field of Justice Architecture?
AC: I was quickly intrigued by the complexity and diversity of the projects and I was drawn to the prospect of creating positive change in the lives and behaviors of the building users.
- What has been your most rewarding justice project to date?
AC: The most rewarding justice project to date would be Campus Kilpatrick, a 65,000 SF juvenile rehabilitation facility located in Malibu, California. The project was innovative in the way it approached the rehabilitation of the juvenile population, providing warmer and more humane living environments than typical juvenile detention facilities.
- What do you find most challenging about working in the justice architecture field?
AC: Balancing the multiple needs, desires, and goals of project stakeholders and team members, which becomes increasingly challenging on larger projects.
The future of the justice market:
- As it relates to the justice market, what do you hope to accomplish in the next 10 years?
AC: Over the next 10 years, I aspire to become a thought leader in the arena of Justice & Civic architecture, providing environments that allow for smooth and seamless rehabilitation of building users into society where they can contribute in meaningful ways and live full lives, allowing them to thrive.
Annette was born and raised in Seattle. Traveling is her off-duty passion. She has traveled across Europe, Canada, Mexico, and Asia, and plans to visit Hong Kong this year. In her free time she likes to cook.
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