Drury University Hammons School of Architecture

Alumni and friends please join us on June 11th at 6:30PM in San Diego, CA!

Each year, four fifth-year students are recognized for their outstanding research and design work and are selected to present their thesis projects at our Librarium.

The 2026 selected projects included:

**Rachel Hoogland** — designed a post-war archive located on the Gaza Strip. Her project thoughtfully incorporated Palestinian culture while creating a safe space to record, repair, archive, and circulate the stories, texts, and art of its people.

**Kelly Karre** — designed a senior living residence in Philadelphia that implemented strategies cultivating autonomy, as well as social and environmental engagement.

**Kirsten Lee** — designed a transitional sanctuary for asylum seekers in Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico. The project sought to provide resources for migrants in limbo while integrating educational opportunities and community volunteer programs.

**Brayden Roth** — designed senior living housing in San Antonio that reimagined current facilities and addressed issues of placelessness, intergenerational connection, and the transition from independent living to skilled nursing care.

Congratulations to Rachel Hoogland for receiving this year’s Thesis Librarium Award!

Here is a showcase of the thesis work our fifth-year students completed throughout this year to earn their M.Arch degrees. Through thoughtful research and design, they developed architectural solutions addressing a wide range of social and political issues across the world.

We are beyond proud of everything they have accomplished throughout their time in the program and cannot wait to see all they achieve in their future endeavors!

Here are some incredible final projects completed by our third and fourth year students!

Our third year students selected international sites and developed designs that thoughtfully responded to a variety of cultural, environmental, and social challenges.

Our fourth year students designed a Route 66 Car Show Museum, creating unique spaces that celebrate history, culture, and spirit.

Amazing work by all of our students this semester!

What an incredible five years it has been with the Class of 2026! From beautiful projects and unforgettable trips to lifelong friendships, this group has made a lasting impact.

We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish next — congratulations and go do great things!

Last Monday, our second-year students presented their final projects for the spring semester, designing indoor track and baseball facilities at selected sites across Drury University’s campus.

We’re proud of the depth of their exploration and the research-driven outcomes they achieved!

Last Monday, our first-year students completed their final project of the semester, designing an inclusive and thoughtful community center for Eden Village.

We’re proud of the care, creativity, and intention behind each proposal—amazing work, everyone!

Don’t walk—run to the Discovery Center in downtown Springfield to experience the work of our fourth-year students from their Route 66–themed integrative studio.

On display from 8 AM – 5 PM throughout Route 66 Centennial Weekend: The exhibition celebrates architecture week and how architecture has shaped the iconic Mother Road.

Some of our students had the opportunity to present the research and insights they developed throughout the semester at Fusion Day!

We are proud of their hard work and dedication!