Andrew Baque

Andrew Baque is an Associate Professor of Practice in the LSU School of Interior Design. He holds a BArch and BA from Louisiana Tech University, and an MA in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University. His professional career spans over 40 years across public, private, and non-profit sectors, including urban design roles in Pittsburgh and New York, and leadership in firms such as Baqué Huffman Studio in New Orleans.

• Education: BA (LA Tech), BArch (LA Tech), MA (Columbia)

Research focuses on design's intersection with social narratives, spatial interiority, and addressing societal challenges like mental health housing and racial reconciliation through design. His work integrates biomimicry and community-driven approaches in urban revitalization projects such as the Iberville public housing redevelopment and New Orleans Convention Center River District vision plan.

Teaching includes courses on design foundations, studio practices, and theory. His interdisciplinary studios address homelessness, special-needs education, and veteran housing. He has lectured internationally and published in national journals on design's societal impact.

• Professional Experience: Urban designer, firm principal, non-profit director
• Key Projects: Louis Armstrong Airport interiors, Iberville housing redevelopment