Daniel Garcia

Daniel Garcia is a Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania’s Stuart Weitzman School of Design and co-principal of the architecture and design practice DRAWINGS, based in Brooklyn and Portland. His work emphasizes design as a medium for experimentation and cultural expression, integrating interdisciplinary insights. He teaches ARCH 5020-201 (Design Studio II) and has previously taught at the California College of the Arts.

Education:

• Master of Architecture (Distinction), Harvard Graduate School of Design
• Bachelor of Architecture, California College of the Arts

Research interests include architecture’s role in addressing environmental challenges, such as water management and habitat restoration, alongside scalable housing models and public infrastructure. His projects span built works (e.g., outdoor theaters, shade structures) and speculative designs focused on sustainability and community ownership.

Recognition: His work has been featured in The Architect’s Newspaper, Disc Journal, Divisare, Metropolis, and Interior Design Magazine.

Professional Affiliations: Registered architect in New York State; founder of DRAWINGS studio (https://drawings.studio/).