Dr. Margaret Kirk

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Biography

Margaret Kirk is an architect, artist, author, and academic known for her work in architectural design and education. With a background that includes institutions such as California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and Pratt Institute, she has instructed courses that focus on interdisciplinary design and post-disaster construction. As a co-founder of the design-build firm kd+ and the office KRK, her portfolio features a diverse range of projects, from small exhibitions in New York City to five-star eco-resorts in India. Margaret advocates for transdisciplinary design and her doctoral research critically engages with the theoretical discourse surrounding the emergence of technological design tools. Furthermore, she has contributed to architectural technology discussions through editorial work and by founding the Venn Design Journal, which explores innovative intersections between architecture and technology.

Research Interests

Courses

Building Tech Materials Methods ARCH 2614/5614 Special Topics Construction ARCH 4605/6605

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture