Architecture and Interior Design

Mark Morris looking at models in the Cleveland office of the DLR Group

The Places That Inspire

From world-class museums to the places where you saw your favorite theatre productions, architecture alumni have shaped the cultural and artistic landscapes across Cleveland

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September 2026 Issue

Chris Loeser standing outside Playhouse Square

Architecting the Future

From studio culture to education abroad, how Kent State trains architects who are ready on day one

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August 2026 Issue

Hamid Estejab

Pairing Design and Data for Better Healthcare Systems

Hands-on experiences while studying healthcare design and emerging technology at Kent State created a unique, in-demand career path for 2023 graduate Hamid Estejab.

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Kent State Today

Interior designer Madelyn Orcutt traveled abroad and in New York City as a student at Kent State

Kent State Prepared Graduate for a Future in Interior Design

For Madelyn Orcutt, an interior designer who works for Richardson Design in Cleveland, the Kent State’s personal touch, beautiful campus and proximity to her Canton, Ohio, home influenced her decision to attend the university.

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Kent State Today

A photo of Michael Christoff standing in front of a river

Kent State Alumnus Examines the Future of Architecture Industry

Alumnus Michael Christoff is bringing balance and perspective to the field of architecture. With over 17 years of practice under his belt, Christoff’s community-focused perspective has earned him coveted spots on Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 40 under 40 list, Inside Business Magazine’s Northeast Ohio 25 under 35 Movers & Shakers and the Cleveland Bridge Builders. But, he’s not done making a mark on Cleveland or the architecture industry as a whole.

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