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I am an architect and project manager passionate about designing spaces that serve people, preserve culture, and sustain the environment. My work is rooted in making meaningful connections—between people and place, vision and reality, history and future. This drive has shaped my approach to architecture across all scales, from exhibit fabrication and housing rehabilitations to complex federal facilities and urban interventions.

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With dual Master’s degrees in Architecture and Historic Preservation from the University of Maryland, and a BFA in Interior Design from Virginia Commonwealth University, I bring a multidisciplinary background that informs every phase of my work—from concept to construction. My early training in the fine arts sharpened my eye for detail and instilled in me a deep respect for materiality, composition, and the visual communication of design intent.

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I currently serve as a Project Manager and Architect for the National Park Service, where I lead the design and rehabilitation of multiple construction types across multiple parks. I manage 20+ concurrent projects annually, ranging from energy-efficient housing retrofits to complex visitor center overhauls. My work prioritizes environmental performance, cultural sensitivity, and long-term durability—always centering the people who use and care for these places. 

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Prior to my federal role, I bridged creative vision and technical execution across massive immersive environments as Lead Architect for Convergence Station at Meow Wolf, an immersive arts collective in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I've also worked in private practice on institutional, commercial, and civic projects—most notably affordable housing and public university renovations—with a strong focus on sustainability and historic preservation.

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I believe that the best design outcomes are built on trust, communication, and collaboration. Whether mentoring emerging designers or facilitating stakeholder workshops, I bring clarity, empathy, and strategic thinking to every conversation. My goal is always the same: to help teams and communities realize projects that are resilient, beautiful, and purpose-driven.

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I believe that architecture is about the people that inhabit and interact with it, not simply the forms that it is comprised of. It is our responsibility to create conscious, lasting places that are responsive to the community and surrounding environment.

 

 

CONTACT



KristenAFox@gmail.com

EDUCATION

 

University of Maryland, College Park

Master of Architecture, Fall 2013
Master of Historic Preservation, Fall 2013



Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design, Spring 2009

 

EXHIBITIONS

 

2017    Pop-Up at the Neill-Cochran House 

             Museum, West Austin Studio Tour 

             Austin, Texas

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2017    People's Gallery, City Hall, Austin 

             Texas

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2016    Pop-Up at the Neill-Cochran House

            Museum, West Austin Studio Tour

            Austin, Texas

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2016   Trade Event, Metropolitan Gallery,

            Austin, Texas

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2016    Exhibiting Artist at Austin  

            Bergstrom International Airport,

            Austin, Texas

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2015    Guest Artist of Saul Jerome San

             Juan, West Austin Studio Tour,

            Austin, Texas

ACTIVITIES & HONORS​

 

Recipient of the AIA Henry Adams Medal, 2014

 

Winner of the Jonathan King Medal for Excellence in Architectural + Environmental Design Research from the Architectural Research Centers Consortium, 2014

 

Winner of the Architecture Thesis Award in Recognition of Significant Contributions to the Built and Natural Environment, Winter 2013

 

Commencement speaker for the Historic Preservation Masters Program, Winter 2013

 

Recipient of the Design Collective, Inc. Scholarship and Internship, Summer 2013

 

Attended the Public Interest Design Institute and attained SEED Certification, Spring 2013

 

Recipient of the Grimm + Parker Scholarship  Award, 2012-2013

 

Co-editor and designer for Building on Community: Recognizing the Potential of Bangkok's Informal Neighborhoods, 2012

 

Recipient of the American Institute of Architects/American Architectural Foundation Scholarship, 2011-2012

 

Studied Architecture and Representation in Rome, Vicenza, Florence, and Como, Summer 2011



AIAS Art Auction Graphics Volunteer, Spring 2011



Member of the Hyattsville Community Arts
Association, August 2010-December 2013



Recipient of the Provost Scholarship from Virginia Commonwealth University, 2005-2009

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BUILT WORK

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2017    Austin Women & Children's Shelter

             Residential Addition + New Daycare

             Schematic Design thru Construction Admin,              FF&E + Procurement

             McKinney York Architects

             Austin, Texas

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2014    Ameriprise Financial Offices 

             Schematic Design thru Construction Admin,              FF&E + Procurement

             McKinney York Architects

             Austin, Texas

EXPERIENCE​

 

Architect
McKinney York Architects
Austin, Texas
2014 - 2017

     Developing renderings and graphic 

     presentations for residential,

     commercial, and institutional clients.

     Coordination and development

     of architectural drawing sets from schematic

     design to permitting and construction

     administration.

     Furniture & finishes specification and

     coordination.

 

Architecture & Historic Preservation Intern
Design Collective, Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland
Summer 2013    

     Researched codes and regulations regarding

     historic structures and districts.

     Developed a programming package for new

     user groups occupying a historic building.

     Created renderings for client meetings and

     presentations.

     Developed plans in AutoCAD and Revit for

     existing and new construction.

 

Gallery Assistant
Kibel Gallery, University of Maryland School of Architecture
College Park, Maryland
2010 - 2013
   Coordinated between artists, faculty, and
    students to plan exhibitions and gallery talks.
    Implemented exhibition installations and

     signage, including layout and fabrication.
    Responsible for gallery public relations.


Intern Architect
Gensler
Washington D.C.
2012
     Participated in a research and
     development program in Bangkok, Thailand.
     Helped to develop a prototype for ecologically
     efficient, low-income housing to serve the
     communities of the informal settlements

     along Bangkok's canals.


Kitchen Planner
IKEA College Park
College Park, Maryland
2009 - 2010
    Used specialized software to help
    customers design and purchase kitchen
    components.
    Met with contractors to coordinate kitchen
    installation for clients.
    Provided cost estimates for kitchen
    cabinets and custom countertops.


Design Intern

Beyond Ordinary Boundaries Architecture

Richmond, Virginia

2008 - 2009  

     Created architectural construction

     documents in AutoCAD for residential and

     commerical projects.

     Generated 3D models of architectural designs

     for use in client presentations.

     Met with project managers to discuss 

     progress and plans on a daily basis.

 

Intern Interior Designer
FOX Architects
McLean, Virginia
2008
    Assisted in creating a partition standards
    library in Revit for the firm.
    Revised redlined CAD documents
    for commercial interior design projects.
    Helped to maintain the company’s
    materials and finishes library.

 

Front End Director
Keith-Fabry Architectural Reprographics
Richmond, Virginia
2007 - 2008

     Hired, trained, and scheduled staff for

     customer service positions.
    Responsible for managing employees,

     supervising customer service related tasks,

     and assisting clients directly.

 


 

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