DESIGN ASSOCIATE
Gerri’s unrelenting curiosity, passion for research, and rigorous fortitude drive her to explore all facets of every project she touches at INTERSTICE Architects. Her interests in sustainability, community design, and data-driven solutions have led her to work on projects ranging from green schoolyards to farm-to-table-centered agri-hoods. Her experience has taught her that the most energy efficient building in the world is only as sustainable as there is desire to steward, preserve, and care for it; and that buildings should not only be built to protect the environment, they should also create places that inspire and cultivate care in their communities. At INTERSTICE, her combination of research, inquiry, and community-driven process are the primary drivers of design, and she has produced projects in which the quality of their finished outcome reflects the rigor of this creative process. Her work on architectural and landscape architectural projects have resulted in finely-detailed and well-received projects that have elevated the lives of our clients.
After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Gerri went on to advocate for energy efficiency policy as an environmental activist in Austin, Texas. It was during this time that she learned the value of community engagement and the importance of designing with people, not just for people. Gerri went on to obtain her Master of Architecture Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, with a concentration in ecological design. When not making architecture, Gerri is busy fabricating furniture and chasing waves.