Over a career spanning four decades, Darlene Davison has shaped the interiors of iconic landmarks and historic homes throughout St. Louis. But don’t call her a decorator. As Director of the Interior Design program at Maryville University, Darlene uses a tasty analogy to differentiate the role of the interior designer. “I tell my students they’ve […]
For Clancy Olsen, member of the Universal Design Summit 7 (UDS7) Steering Committee, a profound experience as an undergrad set the stage for a promising career in architecture. Gina Hilberry, for whom he now works for at Cohen Hilberry Architects, taught one of his classes at Washington University in St. Louis (Wash U). A UDS7 […]
For digital accessibility expert November Champion, the simple willingness to say YES when others would not, transformed a job into a purpose-driven mission, both personal and professional in nature. At the time, November worked in product development for Tomson Reuters in Minneapolis. The company was about to roll out WestlawNext, its latest online research platform […]
Kids who demonstrate an innate understanding of geometry, sketching precise blueprints and building elaborate structures from LEGO are often the ones nudged toward careers in architecture and design by the adults around them. After his father took him to visit Tom Hall, a prominent architect in Chesterfield, nine-year-old Marcus Adrian needed no further encouragement. “He […]
The medical profession beckoned to Jess Dashner from a very young age, although which discipline to pursue wasn’t immediately clear. A life-altering family emergency ultimately helped her reach a decision. A high school student at the time, Jess watched pensively as her grandfather recovered from a stroke. But the fretful ordeal quickly became a source […]
As a fledgling architect only a couple of years removed from graduate school, Greg Turner suddenly found himself at the helm of a large-scale project, a massive undertaking that would indelibly change countless lives, his own included. Prior to starting his career at SPACE Architects, Greg spent time as a volunteer at Ranken Jordan Pediatric […]
Jim de Jong didn’t see the oncoming jeep until it crested the hill right in front of him. By then, it was far too late. The impact sent him airborne before violently depositing him on the pavement, snapping his femur and breaking nine ribs. Worst of all, Jim’s spine was fractured in two places, meaning […]