Four School of Architecture & Environment (SAE) Interior Architecture students were identified as the top candidates in this year's METROPOLIS Future100. METROPOLIS is the architecture and interior design publication for professionals in the built environment and is known for its ability to identify and prognosticate the future of architecture and interior design. The publication identifies the next cohort of architecture and interior design professionals through its Future100 program, an annual recognition of the top graduating students in the field. These students come from some of the best schools in North America with each nomination rigorously checked and compared to their contemporaries. The numbers are then whittled down to the best 50 interior design and 50 architecture students.
The College of Design is proud to showcase and recognize the four students featured in this year's publication, which includes two undergraduate and two graduate students in Interior Architecture. Blaine Brennan and Isabelle Clark were selected in the Interior Design Undergraduate category, while Giovanni Fazzare and Hannah Petkau were selected in the Interior Design Graduate category. Each student featured a quote from their nominator praising their work and creativity. Here's what the faculty had to say about their nominees:
Her work consistently reflects creativity, technical rigor, and a commitment to addressing societal challenges through design. Her portfolio demonstrates remarkable growth—from furniture prototypes to collaborative projects. - Kyu-Ho Ahn, Associate Professor
Isabelle demonstrates a remarkable combination of professionalism, intellectual independence, creativity, technical proficiency, and a strong grasp of design principles. -Solmaz Kive, Assistant Professor
His design approach reflects a deep understanding of human nature and spatial psychology, resulting in environments that are both technically sound and emotionally resonant. - Kyu-Ho Ahn, Associate Professor
Hannah’s multidisciplinary approach is truly exceptional, setting her work apart and enabling her to seamlessly integrate her knowledge of the fine arts into her designs. This versatility empowers her to approach each project with a unique perspective. - Esther Hagenlocher, Associate Professor and Head of the Interior Architecture Department
Congratulations, Ducks!