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Kais Al-Rawi is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Architecture, specializing in the intersection of architecture and engineering technology. He holds a Master’s Degree in Emergent Technologies and Design from the Architectural Association in London and a Bachelor of Architectural Science from Toronto Metropolitan University. As the Associate Director of the Los Angeles office for the award-winning Structures and Facades practice Eckersley O'Callaghan, Kais has developed expertise in solving complex building challenges through digital design. His notable projects include the SoFi Stadium, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and the redevelopment of San Diego Airport T1. Additionally, Kais has been recognized as one of Airport Business' Top 40 Under 40 in 2022. He is a subject matter expert in computational design, contributing to various international conferences, including Advanced Building Skins and the Facade Tectonics Institute. Currently, Kais teaches a seminar on Parametric Design, where students explore geometric relationships within architectural contexts, analyzing existing structures and creating their own geometrical narratives.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Teaches and directs courses at the USC School of Architecture.
Eckersley O'Callaghan • Los Angeles, CA
Leads a team in solving complex building challenges in the Structures and Facades practice.
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