She is the owner and co-design principal of the design firm Axi:Ome, known internationally for its award-winning designs in architecture, master planning and industrial design. Architectural projects in St. She has also held visiting professor appointments at Konkuk University in South Korea and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece.Īs a registered architect, Woofter has been an adviser to several major community projects, including the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and the Brickline green infrastructure projects in the St. Prior to her tenure at Washington University, she was an assistant professor at Virginia Tech.
Her accomplishments speak to our continued commitment to attract the greatest talent nationally and from around the world.” Heather’s impressive contributions in academia and architectural practice strongly align with our pursuit of building partnerships and preparing our students to positively impact the world around us.
“Their interdependencies with business, engineering, the arts, policy, and beyond speak to the opportunities for the School of Architecture to work across the University to improve urban life and the human condition. “Architecture, planning and the disciplines of the built environment have significant impact on our society,” said Jay Hartzell, UT Austin president. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Virginia Tech and a Master of Architecture degree from Harvard University. She is a passionate educator who teaches the Practices course for first-year students, as well as advanced design studios at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her practice converges in the media, arts and cultural fields, exploring the relationship between research, writing, exhibition and collaboration. She succeeds Michelle Addington, who will step down after six successful years as the school’s dean.Īs the Sam and Marilyn Fox Professor in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University, Woofter is a nationally recognized leader with a history of success and impact - both in industry and academia. Woofter currently serves as director of the College of Architecture and the Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design at Washington University in St. AUSTIN, Texas - The University of Texas at Austin has appointed Heather Woofter as dean of the School of Architecture.
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