HANNAH HOBBS
Hannah Hobbs received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with a minor in Psychology from Portland State University in 2009. During the first term when Hannah took architecture studio, she also took her first psychology class – Paranormal Psychology. It was then she saw every need to peruse the linkage between studying the brain and architecture. While in her undergraduate, she implemented different psychological theories and concepts into each of her studio projects. Prior to graduation, Hannah had the unique opportunity to work with people with disabilities. As this was a life changing experience, it opened her heart to focus her time learning how people with disabilities engage with the world, so that one day she could better design buildings fit for a special population. The best way to understand something is to become immersed – Hannah did just that by working with this population for many years to understand the individuals, and their needs. |
After graduating with her Bachelors, Hannah took two years off to test the waters and work in the field. During those two years she realized 3 things: 1) she had a desire to constantly learn; 2) while working with people with disabilities, she knew this was a specialty she wanted to pursue within architecture; 3) architecture and the brain are linked.
In 2011, Hannah moved to San Diego, CA to pursue her Master in Architecture with a focus in Neuroscience at NewSchool of Architecture + Design. While in school Hannah founded and lead the Women of Design Club, serving a small population at the school, engaging the students with non-profit community outreach, design-build projects, networking and mentor opportunities. After studying at the school for a year, Hannah traveled to London, England to study at the Architectural Association where her and fellow students participated in an interactive 4D installation, later published in ArchDaily, Archinect, and SuckerPUNCH. Along with the extracurricular activities of volunteering and advocating for the school, Hannah was selected to participate in a special studio led by internationally acclaimed Kai-Uwe Bergmann of Bjarke Ingles Group (B.I.G.). After the completion of the studio, Hannah worked along-side Mr. Bergmann to design and publish the B.I.G. Studio Book. In Hannah’s final year at NewSchool of Architecture + Design, she conducted the school’s first scientific study examining preference of different architectural styles. As part of her thesis work, she and fellow classmate designed and built a semi-immersive virtual reality environment, or CAVEtte.
In 2011, Hannah moved to San Diego, CA to pursue her Master in Architecture with a focus in Neuroscience at NewSchool of Architecture + Design. While in school Hannah founded and lead the Women of Design Club, serving a small population at the school, engaging the students with non-profit community outreach, design-build projects, networking and mentor opportunities. After studying at the school for a year, Hannah traveled to London, England to study at the Architectural Association where her and fellow students participated in an interactive 4D installation, later published in ArchDaily, Archinect, and SuckerPUNCH. Along with the extracurricular activities of volunteering and advocating for the school, Hannah was selected to participate in a special studio led by internationally acclaimed Kai-Uwe Bergmann of Bjarke Ingles Group (B.I.G.). After the completion of the studio, Hannah worked along-side Mr. Bergmann to design and publish the B.I.G. Studio Book. In Hannah’s final year at NewSchool of Architecture + Design, she conducted the school’s first scientific study examining preference of different architectural styles. As part of her thesis work, she and fellow classmate designed and built a semi-immersive virtual reality environment, or CAVEtte.
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