Charles Sharpless

Charles Sharpless is an Assistant Professor of Interior Design at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, University of Arkansas. Previously, he served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Architecture at the same institution. He leads Somewhere Studio, an award-winning design practice focused on creating equitable communities through architecture and design. His work emphasizes social impact and community-driven solutions.

Education:

• M.Arch., Harvard University Graduate School of Design
• B.Arch., Rice University

Research & Practice: Sharpless' practice and academic work explore design's role in fostering equitable communities. His design philosophy integrates sustainability, social justice, and architectural innovation. He has received prestigious fellowships including the MacDowell Fellowship (2020), supporting his creative exploration of design through drawing.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2020 MacDowell Fellow
• Rosemary Watkin Barrick Traveling Fellowship
• M.N. Davidson Fellowship

Experience: Before joining the University of Arkansas, Sharpless taught at Texas Tech University and worked at firms like Michael Maltzan Architecture and Machado Silvetti. He is affiliated with the University of Arkansas Community Design Center, which has garnered over 200 design awards since 1995.