Interior Architecture Faculty
Catherine Anderson
Catherine Anderson has worked at several architecture & interior design firms during her career and now dedicates her time to educating students on understanding architectural concepts.
Diana Araoz-Fraser
Diana is a Vice-President/Sr Interior Designer at HKS Inc. She is a passionate designer with 15 years of experience.
Kristin Carleton
Kristin Carleton is a Licensed Architect and Certified Interior Designer with over 12 years of experience in the field of Built Environments.
Douglas Crawford
Douglas Crawford, AIA is an award winning architect whose professional work is focused on projects that are regionally relevant and site specific, while his academic interests relate to the intersection of digital methods within design pedagogy.
Alex Donahue
Alex Donahue is passionate about Architectural, Urban and Product design. He has practiced architecture at several internationally recognized design firms in both New York City and Washington, D.C. His research work centers on equity in architectural and urban spaces through post-occupancy analysis and field research.
Christina Filipescu
Christina’s extensive international education and varied experience in architecture, urban and landscape design, interior design and fine arts leads to a distinctive focus on enriching designs with qualities influenced by the interwoven disciplines.
Karen Gioconda
Karen Gioconda is a Certified Interior Designer and LEED AP ID+C with over a decade of experience as an interior designer, strategic planner, and researcher. She is enthusiastic about travel, sustainability, social responsibility, and mentorship!
Scott Jones
Scott Jones is an Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture, and an active professional industrial designer with a focus on furniture, lighting, product and interior design.
Robert Kuentzel
Robert Kuentzel is an architectural designer working in Washington, DC and works primarily on residential and mixed-use projects throughout the DMV region.
Liz Meitner
Following an extensive and successful career on Capitol Hill and in non-profit advocacy, over the past decade Liz has dedicated her time to immersing her passion for architecture and design in extensive travel and educational opportunities.
Erin Speck
Professor Speck's areas of expertise include AutoCAD, Revit, research methods, lighting, preservation, and building technology.
Stephanie Travis
Stephanie received her Master of Architecture with distinction and Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Matthew Vargas
Matt is a licensed architect with 10+ years of experience. He's passionate about how design tools and conventions influence our built environment and culture. He is in constant pursuit of “design happiness”.
Nadia Volchansky
Nadia Volchansky is an Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design.
