Andrea Avelar Tuchan

Andrea Avelar Tuchan serves as an Adjunct Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Notre Dame's School of Architecture while concurrently working as an architectural designer at Richard Economakis Architectural Design (READ) in South Bend, Indiana.

Her education:

• Master of Architectural Design and Urbanism (MADU), University of Notre Dame, 2019

Her professional focus centers on traditional architecture and regenerative urban planning. She has contributed to award-winning developments including The New Town of Cayalá in Guatemala and Downtown Elkhart, Indiana, collaborating with architects Leon Krier and Richard Economakis. Her work emphasizes community-centered spaces through classical design principles and charrette-based planning methodologies.

Committed to mentorship, Andrea actively guides emerging architects in translating theoretical knowledge into practical community-focused design solutions.