The College of Design is proud of the many achievements and contributions of our alumni worldwide. To commemorate our 2014 centennial, we collected 100 stories about alumni from all the decades. Here are just a few of our esteemed alumni in the School of Architecture & Environment making significant strides in the world of design, architecture, and sustainable practice:
100 Alumni Stories Archive
William Smith 2013
Recent graduate puts focus on climate-adaptive design
bachelor of architecture ’13
Chelsea Karrels 2012
UO alumnae helps restore Minnesota state capital
master of architecture ‘12
Andrew Brose 2010
Alumnus drawn to socially responsible architecture, remote locales
bachelor of architecture '10
Alex Miller 2009
Architecture alumnus makes a difference through design and post-disaster relief
bachelor of architecture '09
Lucas Gray 2008
International education, work inspire start-up firm’s founder
master of architecture ‘08
Sueann Brown 2007
Alumna’s passion for preservation started at age 14
master of historic preservation, ‘07
Kathy Bevers 2006 and Gina Livingston-Smith 2005
Helping solve world health care crisis motivates UO alumni
Kathy Bevers, master of architecture ’06
Gina Livingston-Smith, master of interior architecture ’05
Thomas Kosbau 2005
Firm synthesizes science, design
bachelor of architecture ’05
Daniel Wu 1997
From washing pots in Carson Hall to winning filmmaking awards
bachelor of architecture '97
Susan Dolan 1996
UO alumna oversees cultural landscapes for National Park Service
bachelor of landscape architecture ’94, master of landscape architecture ‘96
Jean Senechal Biggs 1995 and Cathleen Corlett 1996
Alumni duo wins honors in landscape preservation challenge
Jean Senechal Biggs, bachelor of landscape architecture ’95
Cathleen Corlett, bachelor of landscape architecture '94, master of landscape architecture ’96
Lyn Travis Hooper 1995
California preservation awards recognizes alumna's hard work
bachelor of architecture '95
Melody and Brian Emerick 1994
Adaptive reuse focus keeps winning awards for Emerick Architects
bachelors of architecture, '94
Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo 1993 and 1994
Making history by combining art and architecture
Annie Han, bachelor of architecture '93
Daniel Mihalyo, bachelor of architecture '94
Gunnar Hubbard 1992
Launching UO’s DesignBridge just the beginning of sustainable career
master of architecture '92
Miguel McKelvey 1990
WeWork cofounder employs architectural design skills in global ‘startup’ valued at $16 billion
bachelor of architecture ’99
Kijeong Jeon 1989
Interior architect now 'autism innovator'
master of interior architecture '89
Ronnie Yimsut 1988
Yimsut noted for service to global community
bachelor of landscape architecture '88
Artemio Paz Jr. 1986
Paz advocates for sustainability, ecological intelligence
bachelor of architecture ’71, master of architecture '86
Miriam Vareldzis 1985
Designer shifts to fragrances
bachelor of interior architecture '85
Paul F. Morris 1984
Paul Morris, FASLA brings people, civic design together
bachelor of landscape architecture ‘84
Kimberly Demuth 1981
First UO preservation graduate makes her mark nationally
master of science ’81
Ron van der Veen 1981
Van der Veen crafts design and art into lifestyle
bachelor of architecture '81
Brad Cloepfil 1980
Cloepfil melds landscapes, contemporary design
bachelor of architecture '80
Gail Dubrow 1980
Gail Dubrow puts focus on power of place through interdisciplinarity
bachelor of architecture '80
Wilson Smith, III 1980
UO alumnus works with athletes, Nike, on adaptive design
bachelor of architecture '80
Mike Hamm 1979
Hamm steered Portico’s designs, connecting with nature, culture
bachelor of landscape architecture '79
David Ping-yee Lung 1978
Devoted to preservation of historic built environment
Lawrence Medal ‘13, bachelor of architecture ’74, master of architecture ’78, master of arts (Asian Studies) ‘78
Tinker Hatfield 1977
Architecture alumnus innovates and creates products for Nike's success
Lawrence Medal '08, bachelor of architecture '77
Robert Thompson 1977
Thompson’s design career continues its E-ticket trajectory
bachelor of architecture ’77
Bill Leddy and Marsha Maytum 1975 & '77
UO alumni push envelope in green design
Bill Leddy, FAIA, LEED, AP, bachelor of architecture '75
Marsha Maytum, FAIA, LEED, AP, bachelor of architecture '77
Brad Black 1974 & 1976
Career highlights public sector work
bachelor of architecture ’74, master of architecture ’76
Judith Rees 1974
Gift endows scholarships
master of landscape architecture ’74
Peter Rothschild 1974 and '75
Influenced by the "Oregon Experiment"
bachelor of landscape architecture '74, master of landscape architecture '75
Jerry Quinn Lee 1973
Lee leads prolific MulvannyG2, finds dedication in charity
Bachelor of architecture ‘73
Art Rice 1973
Rice promotes global approach to design education
bachelor of landscape architecture ’73
Thomas Hubka 1972
Hubka’s research aids reconstruction of 18th-century Polish synagogue
master of architecture, ’72
Stanford Hughes 1972
‘Graphite Era’ graduate’s success a cross-pollination of specialties
bachelor of architecture '72
Jody Mohney 1972
Multifaceted career keeps love of color, textures, in forefront
bachelor of interior architecture '72
Doug Macy 1971
Macy helps design iconic landscapes in Northwest
bachelor of landscape architecture, 1971
Michael Wilkes 1971
Wilkes’ firm known for design excellence, sustainability
bachelor of architecture ‘71
Robert Shibley 1970
Serves as campus architect
bachelor of architecture '70
William C. Miller 1968
Miller an ‘intensely committed educator, administrator, scholar’
bachelor of architecture ’68
Bruce Bonine 1967
Transformational design is his global focus
bachelor of architecture ’67
Larry Bruton 1967
Bruton’s design excellence comes from vision, details
bachelor of architecture '67
Johnpaul Jones 1967
Johnpaul Jones is a leader in culturally and environmentally sensitive architecture
Lawrence Medal ’98, bachelor of architecture ’67
Gordon H. Chong 1966
First Asian-American to head AIA had longtime passion for architecture
bachelor of architecture ’66
Fred Koetter 1963
Koetter’s work helps shape how we view the modern city
bachelor of architecture ’63
Howard Backen 1962
Built high-profile projects such as Sundance
Lawrence Medal ’06, bachelor of architecture ’62
Edwin R. Smith 1962
Eugene’s parks, performing arts center among Ed Smith’s significant legacy
Bachelor of landscape architecture ‘62
Robert Arrigoni 1961
Arrigoni’s projects include Skywalker Ranch, Library of Congress campus
bachelor of architecture ‘61
Rick Mather 1961
An Oregon alumnus is revitalizing London's cultural icons
Lawrence Medal '05, bachelor of architecture '61
Margo Grant Walsh 1960
Remarkable career leads from Great Plains to global design work
bachelor of interior architecture ’60
George McMath 1959
The Father of Preservation in Oregon
bachelor of architecture '59
Willard K. Martin 1957
Pioneer Square still ‘Portland’s living room,’ thanks to Martin
bachelor of architecture ’57
Lee Nelson 1957
Historic architecture pioneer had federal building named in his honor
bachelor of architecture ‘57
Larry Bissett 1956
Architecture and Planning: An International Experience
bachelor of architecture, ‘56
Alfred Staehli 1955
Found calling as historical architect, preservation planner, restoration expert
bachelor of architecture ’55
Mel Streeter 1955
A mentor for youth, a role model for architects
bachelor of architecture ’55
Wes Kvarsten 1953
Kvarsten figured prominently in Oregon land-use law
bachelor of landscape architecture ’53
Mirza Dickel 1947
Dickel helped bring Modernism to Northwest interiors
bachelor of science ’47
Patricia Bowers Horter '45 and '70
Patricia Bowers Horter: artist, entrepreneur, educator
bachelor of science interior architecture ’45
master of science arts education ’70
Whitson Cox 1943 & '48
Whit Cox, FAIA, melded art, architecture seamlessly
bachelor of science '43, bachelor of architecture '48
Arthur Erfeldt 1939
From public works to private residences, Erfeldt a ‘visionary’
bachelor of landscape architecture ‘39
Chloethiel Woodard Smith 1932
‘I’m an architect with a capital A. Being a woman has nothing to do with it.’
bachelor of architecture '32
(Ethan) Eyler Brown 1917
A ‘keen observer,’ Brown sketched in Europe, designed English Cottages
bachelor of architecture ’17
Walter Church 1917
State Capitol planning project among Church’s commissions
bachelor of architecture '17