Chris Muryn

Chris Muryn is a Part Time Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He also served as an Adjunct Professor there in 2019 and frequently acts as a guest critique instructor. With 17+ years of professional experience, he specializes in architecture and urban design, emphasizing the interplay between buildings and landscapes to create narrative-driven environments.

• Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), University of Kentucky, 2008
• Master’s in Urban Design, UNC Charlotte, 2010

His research interests span master planning, construction detailing, and sustainable urban development. He has worked on diverse projects including retail, healthcare, mixed-use developments, and K-12 facilities. Chris advocates for historic preservation, having served on Charlotte’s Historic District Commission (2019–2022) and co-chairing tours for the Congress for New Urbanism’s Congress 31 in 2023. Beyond academia, he volunteers with Sustain Charlotte, promoting biking advocacy and community engagement.

Though no specific grants or labs are mentioned, his professional contributions include collaborations with interdisciplinary teams on projects emphasizing community service and tradition preservation.