Kristina is a designer and educator whose research focuses on urban design and the relationship between ecology with the built environment. Her work and research explore ways to create harmonious urban landscapes and equitable public spaces. Kristina earned a Master of Architecture with a Certificate in Urban Design from the University of Virginia. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Judson University, where she was awarded the Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal. Kristina has also studied and researched urban design internationally at the Lorenzo de’ Medici International Institute in Florence, Italy, and with UVA in Barcelona, Spain.
education
University of Virginia
M. Arch, Urban Design Certificate [2020]
ESTAB, Barcelona [2019]
Judson University
B.A. in Architecture [2017]
Magna Cum Laude
Lorenzo de' Medici Italian International Institute
Semester Abroad [2016]
experience
co-director [present]
Studio Gang
architectural extern [2020]
Tierney Conner Architecture
architectural intern [2019]
GMB Architecture + Engineering
architectural intern [2017-2018]
teaching + research
Texas Tech University
Visiting Instructor [Fall 2020-Present]
ARCH 2503 Architectural Design III
ARCH 2504 Architectural Design IV
ARCH 3314 Contemporary Issues:
ARCH 2504 Architectural Design IV
ARCH 3314 Contemporary Issues:
Urban Narratives
ARCH 3314 Contemporary Issues:
Public Paradigms
ARCH 4341 Media Elective: Urban Moss
University of Virginia
Research Assistant | Mona El Khafif
Summer 2020
City 1:1 Publication
University of Virginia
Graduate Student Instructor | Kyle Sturgeon Spring 2020
ARCH 2220 Principles of Tectonics
Space Saloon Design Laboratory
Workshop Leader
Summer 2019
i/thee Design-Build Workshop
honors + awards
Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal
Judson University [2017]
Tau Sigma Delta Bronze Medal Nominee
Judson University [2017]
Outstanding Performance Award
Fourth Year Comprehensive Studio [2017]
Judson University Dean's List
All semesters [2013-2017]
exhibited works
LdM 2016 Art is in the Square Juried Exhibition
Florence, Italy
LdM 2016 Art is in the Square Juried Exhibition
Florence, Italy
Judson University SoADA 2015 Juried Exhibition
Draewell Gallery of Art