Ann M. Beha

Ann M. Beha is the Louis I. Kahn Visiting Professor of Architectural Design at Yale University. As founder of Ann Beha Architects (now annum architects), she specializes in preservation and adaptive reuse projects, working with institutions like MIT, Harvard, the Boston Public Library, and the Boston Symphony Hall. She has taught at Yale and the City College of New York, and her work spans civic, cultural, academic, and community settings nationally and internationally.

Education:

• BA, Wellesley College
• MArch, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Loeb Fellow, Harvard’s Graduate School of Design
• Honorary Doctorates from Wheaton College and Colby College

Research Focus: Ann’s work emphasizes the intersection of historic preservation and contemporary design, exploring how architectural renewal can enhance urban texture and cultural relevance. Her projects often involve adaptive reuse of landmarks like Symphony Hall and Paul Rudolph’s Jewett Arts Center, with a focus on community engagement and integrating new media and technology into traditional spaces.

Awards & Recognition:

• Women in Design Award of Excellence
• Boston Society of Architects Honor Award
• US Department of State’s Overseas Building Operations Award of Honor
• AIA Boston and Connecticut Honor Awards for the Yale Humanities Quadrangle project

Teaching & Collaborations: She co-leads the Advanced Design Studio at Yale, focusing on arts and urban settings, and collaborates with institutions such as the Boston Architectural Foundation and Harvard’s Campus Design Advisory Council. Her studios involve fieldwork, expert lectures, and interdisciplinary approaches to design challenges.