This year, we are featuring our very own: Kelly Stinson. Kelly Stinson is the Associate Principle at studioTECHNE | Architects and has been with us for almost 20 years. In honor of WIC Week, we’ve asked her a few questions about her experiences in the Architecture + Construction industry.

The next time you find yourself in a space that inspires, or see a building that fits its community, remember Phil Connors and the endless loops of Groundhog Day. Know that the architect embraced an iterative process, found joy and humor in the journey, and understood with each 'loop,' they weren’t just designing a building, but crafting experiences, memories, and a little piece of the future.

As we look back on National Science Fiction Day (January 2nd), it's fascinating to delve into the mutual influence between the realms of architecture and science fiction. Two iconic references encapsulate this interaction perfectly: the visionary drawings of Lebbeus Woods and the cinematic spectacle of "Blade Runner 2049". Their interplay not only provides fertile ground for creativity but also offers profound insights into developing a sustainable future.

The first annual studioTECHNE 2023 Architect Gift Guide is here! Architects are famously hard to buy for and known for their love of extravagant and impractical things. Who needs functionality when you can have a paperweight shaped like a cantilevered skyscraper or a coffee mug that leaks but looks like SCREENPLAY by the Oyler Wu Collaborative? We've scoured the internet to bring you the most pretentious, overpriced, and utterly unnecessary gifts that will leave your architect friends questioning your taste and their life choices. So, grab your chunky black spectacles and beret, because it's about to get architecturally absurd in here!