KRISTEN A. FOX

I am an architect and project manager passionate about designing spaces that serve people, preserve culture, and sustain the environment. My work is rooted in making meaningful connections—between people and place, vision and reality, history and future. This drive has shaped my approach to architecture across all scales, from exhibit fabrication and housing rehabilitations to complex federal facilities and urban interventions.

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With dual Master’s degrees in Architecture and Historic Preservation from the University of Maryland, and a BFA in Interior Design from Virginia Commonwealth University, I bring a multidisciplinary background that informs every phase of my work—from concept to construction. My early training in the fine arts sharpened my eye for detail and instilled in me a deep respect for materiality, composition, and the visual communication of design intent.

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I currently serve as a Project Manager and Architect for the National Park Service, where I lead the design and rehabilitation of multiple construction types across multiple parks. I manage 20+ concurrent projects annually, ranging from energy-efficient housing retrofits to complex visitor center overhauls. My work prioritizes environmental performance, cultural sensitivity, and long-term durability—always centering the people who use and care for these places. 

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Prior to my federal role, I bridged creative vision and technical execution across massive immersive environments as Lead Architect for Convergence Station at Meow Wolf, an immersive arts collective in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I've also worked in private practice on institutional, commercial, and civic projects—most notably affordable housing and public university renovations—with a strong focus on sustainability and historic preservation.

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I believe that the best design outcomes are built on trust, communication, and collaboration. Whether mentoring emerging designers or facilitating stakeholder workshops, I bring clarity, empathy, and strategic thinking to every conversation. My goal is always the same: to help teams and communities realize projects that are resilient, beautiful, and purpose-driven.

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I believe that architecture is about the people that inhabit and interact with it, not simply the forms that it is comprised of. It is our responsibility to create conscious, lasting places that are responsive to the community and surrounding environment.