M.Arch - Alumni making an impact

Graduates of our program find diverse job opportunities in government agencies (local, state, and federal), international agencies, development authorities, ecological planning, nonprofit organizations, natural resource management, historic preservation, community groups, land development firms, environmental conservation, and consulting companies. A survey of recent MUP graduates revealed more than 4 out of 5 were employed in the planning profession or pursuing an advanced degree within a year after graduation.

"The School of Architecture and Planning's open environment and access to professors allowed me to tinker. It’s quite literally what I encourage the staff to do here.”
3/28/18
Kenneth Smith (MArch '85)
Principal, Smith + Associates Architects
Michael Nelson, performing arts center (PAC) design guru, reflects on creating the "living rooms" of our communities.
11/4/19
Michael Nelson (MArch '83, BPS '81)
Architect and co-founder, designel, Palm Springs, Fla.
"Always make yourself available and open to new opportunities and challenges. Learn to embrace the discomfort that comes from challenges. Train yourself to look at problems from multiple perspectives."
2/12/15
Alexander Morris (MArch ‘94, BPS ‘91)
Senior Associate, Wallace Roberts & Todd, Philadelphia
“In thirty-five years following my graduation from UB, I have always stayed connected, collaborative and collegial. I believe that I cultivated a rigorous attitude toward constructing links between the discipline and practice of architecture through my studies in the MArch program. ”
3/30/20
Murat Soygenis, FAIA, MArch '85
Founding Partner S+ ARCHITECTURE, Professor, Istanbul
"The ability to come up with practical ways to engage the general public in terms they can understand is a valuable and essential asset to any preservation organization. During my time at UB, I learned practical solutions and ways to address this."
10/1/19
Katharine Hewlings (MS Arch '18)
Historic Buildings and Structures Survey Coordinator, History Nebraska
"Sometimes you've just got to take a risk."
3/28/18
Doug Swift (MArch '93)
Developer, Buffalo
“At UB, you hone your design skills. And you are also trained to have a full understanding of the coordination of the systems of a building."
2/12/15
Suzanne Musho (MArch '93, BA '90)
Vice President, Zubatkin Owner Representation
A practicing architect, Martinez also works actively to raise awareness of architecture as a career path for traditionally marginalized communities.
10/10/19
Ingrid Martinez (MArch '17, BS Arch '16)
Architectural Designer, Clark Patterson Lee
After helping UB's NOMAS team place first in a national design competition, this dual master’s grad looks ahead.
2/25/19
Joenette Cobb (MArch/MUP '18)
"I arrived at Buffalo with the idea that architecture was a way that I could both understand and intervene in the world."
9/7/18
Gabrielle Printz (MArch '14)
Architectural researcher, writer and designer
"I would not be the person I am today if it was not for the opportunities and education I had during my time at UB."
10/10/19
Andres Santandreu (MArch '17, BS Arch '16)
Design Associate, Haskell Co., Jacksonville, Fla.
"The quality of the program and faculty kept me at UB for graduate school and keeps me involved with the school today."
2/4/16
Michael Anderson (MArch '03, BPS '01)
Owner/Architect, Abstract Architecture PC
It may seem an unlikely place for an architect to land, but Matthew Sama, assistant art director for NBC’s “The Blacklist,” says his UB education uniquely prepared him for what he’s doing today.
2/12/15
Matthew Sama (MArch ’11, Architecture BS ’09)
Assistant Art Director, NBC
William Gates and a UB engineering alum play lead role in the design and construction of food gardens for the headquarters of the United Nations in New York City.
2/12/15
William Gates (MArch ‘01)
Professor, New York School of Interior Design
"I have the opportunity to try to gain more visibility for females in both the STEM field and in professional sports."
10/29/19
Kimberly Sass (MArch ’16)
Job Captain, HLW; Goaltender and Board Member, Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association

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