Sarah Blankenbaker

Sarah Blankenbaker is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Architecture, teaching design studios and technology seminars since 2011. Her professional background includes significant roles at Terreform (New York) and Zago Architecture (Los Angeles), where she contributed to MoMA's 'Foreclosed: Rehousing the American Dream' exhibition.

Her educational foundation comprises:

• BA in Mathematics and Visual Art, University of Chicago
• MArch, Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)

Research focuses on architectural design theory, visual representation, and mathematical frameworks in spatial design. Her work explores intersections between quantitative analysis and creative expression, evidenced by her SCI-Arc thesis 'Superposition' and publications in architecture's leading journals. She examines how diagrammatic techniques and computational approaches transform architectural conception and communication.

Key recognition includes:

• Best Graduate Thesis Award for 'Superposition' at SCI-Arc

As an educator, she mentors students through design studios emphasizing experimental methodologies and digital fabrication. While specific grant details aren't documented, her research is sustained through professional practice integration and academic appointments. Her work bridges theoretical scholarship and built-environment applications, particularly in reimagining spatial systems through interdisciplinary lenses.