Future100 Architecture Graduate Winners

Mu Cao | University of Pennsylvania

NOMINATOR: Andrew Saunders, Director of the Master of Architecture Program, University of Pennsylvania

“Mu’s portfolio work was awarded the Dales Traveling Fellowship, distinguishing her as a designer in the top tier of the MArch graduating class of 2026.”

Sarah Carpenter | Wentworth Institute of Technology

NOMINATOR: Dr. Sedef Doganer, Dean of Architecture and Design School and Professor, Wentworth Institute of Technology

“Sarah is a unique student whose remarkable intellect, creative abilities, and insatiable curiosity come together, allowing her to approach her work at the highest levels of engagement.”

Michael Chmiel | Washington University in St. Louis

NOMINATOR: Julie Bauer, Senior Lecturer, Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts, Washington University in St. Louis

“His work shows a sophisticated understanding of how technical, material, and environmental strategies can be fully integrated into coherent architectural concepts.”

Arushi Chopra | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

NOMINATOR: Jen Maigret, Professor of Architecture and Director of Climate Futures, Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning, University of Michigan

“She brings equal measures of curiosity and care to her work, exploring the intersections of human health, ecological systems, and culturally attuned approaches to materials and construction.”

Salvatore Costanzo | Clemson University

NOMINATOR: Ulrike Heine, Associate Professor of Architecture, Clemson University

“His creativity is matched by a keen analytical mind. Salvatore is an exceptionally inventive thinker, often producing ideas that are ‘out of the box’ yet well rooted in research.”

EmaLee Davidson | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

NOMINATOR: Kutan Ayata, Vice Chair and Associate Professor, University of California, Los Angeles

“Her ability to synthesize abstract concepts with material realities allows her to fully mobilize her agency as a designer in responding to complex spatial and social demands.”

Nabil Davidson | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

NOMINATOR: Kutan Ayata, Vice Chair and Associate Professor, Architecture and Urban Design, University of California, Los Angeles

“Nabil’s capacity to operate in emerging technologies of mediation is not like a technician but rather like a tinkerer of digital interfaces, which allows him to willfully bridge conceptual and technical explorations. His discipline and rigor in creatively problem-solving are unparalleled.”

Luke Esparza | Clemson University

NOMINATOR: NOMINATOR: Amy Trick, Assistant Professor, The University of Texas at Arlington

“His work consistently demonstrates a social consciousness and a commitment to using architecture as a tool for promoting equity while simultaneously achieving conceptual depth.”

Camryn Francis | Tulane University

NOMINATOR: Sonsoles Vela Navarro, Associate Program Director for Architecture, Tulane University

“Camryn produces work that unites cultural sensitivity, wellness, and ecological stewardship. She approaches each design challenge with curiosity and determination, showing strength in both conceptual ambition and technical execution.”

Yosi Hoffman | University at Buffalo

NOMINATOR: Beth Tauke, Associate Professor, University at Buffalo

“Yosi’s research brings together architectural theory, cognitive science, and visual experimentation, demonstrating a level of conceptual fluency and interdisciplinary synthesis that is rare among students at this stage.”

Gyo Sun Hwang | University of Pennsylvania

NOMINATOR: Andrew Saunders, Associate Professor and MArch Program Director, University of Pennsylvania

“Gyo Sun’s portfolio work was awarded the Dales Traveling Fellowship, distinguishing her as a designer in the top tier of the MArch graduating class of 2026.”

Cameron Johnson | North Carolina State University

NOMINATOR: NOMINATOR: Matthew Griffith, Principal, In Situ Studio; Associate Professor, North Carolina State University

“Cameron possesses a desire to find the story embedded in each project, peeling back the surface to discover a deep core of meaning and creating forms and technical resolutions that make these essential discoveries material.”

Olga Kedya | Yale University

NOMINATOR: NOMINATOR: Dana Karwas, Director, Center for Collaborative Arts and Media; Lecturer, Yale School of Architecture

“What makes Olga exceptional is not just intelligence or skill, it is intellectual risk taking that is both informed and artistic. She is unafraid to follow an idea into uncertainty. She designs in places where things have not yet been named.”

Seyedeh Delaram Khoshhal Ziabari | Tulane University

NOMINATOR: NOMINATOR: Ammar Eloueini, Professor, Tulane School of Architecture and Built Environment; and Founder, Ammar Eloueini Digit-all Studio

“Delaram is a talented young architect with a world view and experience. Her approach to architecture is personal and shaped by her experience. She is one of the best students I have ever taught over the years.”

Kaiji Luo | University of Southern California

NOMINATOR: NOMINATOR: Alvin Huang, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate and Post-Professional Architecture, School of Architecture, University of Southern California

“Kaiji brings together rare innate design talent with exceptional technical skill, deep curiosity, and remarkable motivation. His portfolio demonstrates an ability to manipulate form, space, pattern, and material with clarity, dexterity, and conceptual rigor.”

Tony Salem Musleh | Yale University

NOMINATOR: NOMINATOR: Eeva-Liisa Pelkonen, Professor, Yale School of Architecture

“I will always remember Tony’s intellectual curiosity and courage. Where other students might reach out for Instagram and ArchDaily for recent design fads, Tony’s design sensibility is grounded on his belief that true architecture stems from age-old cultural rituals and experiences.”

Adrian Ramon | Pratt Institute

NOMINATOR: NOMINATOR: Andrew Holder, Chair of Graduate Architecture, School of Architecture, Pratt Institute

“Adrian is a leader but also a hardworking team member; he is creatively adventurous, even mischievous, but also meticulously organized; and above all, he combines design fluency with an acute intelligence.”

Lydia Roberts | Washington University in St. Louis

NOMINATOR: NOMINATOR: Julie E. Bauer, Senior Lecturer, Washington University in St. Louis

“Lydia demonstrates exceptional critical-thinking skills and works independently with remarkable discipline. She grounds every project in rigorous research, enabling her to develop original, well-supported, and conceptually robust design ideas.”

Berkan Sari | University at Buffalo

NOMINATOR: NOMINATOR: Miguel Guitart, Associate Professor, University at Buffalo

“Berkan is vigorously passionate about architecture and honestly ambitious in his learning goals. His personality speaks to his leadership abilities.”

Brian Slusher | Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)

NOMINATOR: David Eskenazi, Design Studio & Visual Studies Faculty, SCI-Arc

“Brian’s thesis bravely embraces public space and a building’s permanence while confronting the desire for a more nimble and transgressive architecture. I’ve seen him rework his projects and take on new ambitions late into a deadline, always with patience and excitement.”

Carson Somer | Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)

NOMINATOR: NOMINATOR: David Eskenazi, M.Arch I Professor and Thesis Advisor, SCI-Arc

“Carson’s thesis focuses on the urban space many American cities are full of: early 20th century, ‘inner-ring’ suburbs who’ve housed different cultures and communities yet are now in need of repair and adaptation to a changed climate and density.”

Colby Sroda | University of Colorado Denver

NOMINATOR: Susannah Drake, Visiting Professor, University of Colorado Denver; Founder, DLandStudio

“Colby’s spatial design abilities and technical skills are so remarkably advanced and sophisticated. He is a brilliant designer who uses rigorous and effective research processes to strengthen both the conceptual and practical aspects of his work.”

Anjing Tang | University of Southern California

NOMINATOR: Alvin Huang and Lawrence Scarpa, University of Southern California

Alvin Huang: “She brings an advanced intellectual framework and global perspective to her work, elevating discussions within studio and contributing significantly to our academic culture. A.J. is one of the most consistently outstanding students we have.”

Andres Troncoso | Georgia Institute of Technology

NOMINATOR: Katherine Wright, Lecturer, School of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology

“What sets Andres apart is his extraordinary attentiveness to the feeling and atmosphere of space. He demonstrates a rare ability to translate conceptual thinking into evocative and coherent architectural expression.”

Matthew Winans | University of Colorado Denver

NOMINATOR: Will Koning, Bixler Design Build Fellow + Instructor, University of Colorado Denver

“Matthew’s approach is deeply iterative, marked by curiosity, and informed by diligent research. Rather than settling for the first viable solution, he engages in thoughtful cycles of testing, modeling, detailing, and feedback.”