Keefer Dunn

Keefer Dunn (he/him) is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). He is a licensed sole-practitioner architect and former host of the radio show Buildings on Air, which critically explores architecture’s intersection with politics and activism. His teaching spans design studios and construction-focused courses, emphasizing contemporary architectural theory, urban contexts, and critical design practices.

• Current Roles: Adjunct Professor, Architect, Community Activist
• Key Affiliations: SAIC, WLPN Lumpen Radio (former host)

His research interests focus on the political dimensions of architectural practice, including gentrification resistance, feminist architecture collectives, and the role of design in social justice. Dunn’s activism is deeply tied to Chicago-based community organizing efforts, reflecting his belief in architecture as a tool for equitable urban development.

Collaborations: Past collaborations include work with Ferdinand Kuznik (Pigeon Studio), Olive Ouyang, Daham Marapane, and Viridiana Trejo Vargas. His architectural practice offers services from consultations to full-scale projects, emphasizing client-community integration.