ARCHITECTURE UNCENSORED: Architecture+ - Beyond the Studio

  • Date

    Thursday, September 24 2026

  • Time

    6:00pm - 7:30pm

  • Location

    Perkins&Will

Architecture+, this year’s Architecture Uncensored event, explores the opportunities, challenges, and rewards of pursuing careers that extend beyond traditional architectural practice. Through a panel discussion featuring current and former architecture professionals working across academia, real estate development, visual arts, nonprofit leadership, public policy, board service, and more, attendees will hear how architectural training can translate across industries. Panelists will share their experiences balancing multiple professional paths, navigating career transitions, and redefining their professional identities. The conversation will highlight how architectural skills and ways of thinking can serve as a foundation for meaningful, unexpected, and evolving career opportunities.


Learning objective 1
Identify ways architectural education, training, and professional experience can translate into careers and leadership roles beyond traditional architectural practice.

Learning objective 2
Explore how skills developed through architecture, including design thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration, can create value across different industries and professions.

Learning objective 3
Evaluate strategies for balancing dual careers, managing competing professional priorities, and navigating transitions between architecture and other fields.

Learning objective 4
Recognize how cross-disciplinary experiences can influence professional growth, expand career opportunities, and help individuals develop evolving professional identities throughout their careers.


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