Kristin Washco

Kristin Washco is an Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech and a Ph.D. candidate in Architectural History + Theory at the ASAU, Carleton University, Canada. She received her Master's in Architectural History + Theory from McGill University and her professional degree in Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Kristin is a Registered Architect in New York and has practiced professionally across the United States and Canada. Her professional work with NOROOF Architects, DXA Studio, and MADERA has won multiple awards, including the AIA Award of Excellence. She is a member of CR|PT|C (Carleton Research Practice of Teaching Collaborative). In 2021, she co-founded the design firm Metier Projects. Her research interests are centered around the synesthetic experience of architecture, methods of architectural representation, and the translation from page to built work.