Emily Wirt

Emily Wirt is a Lecturer in the School of Architecture and co-founder/partner of Atlanta-based architecture and design firm Gentle Works. Her work spans scales from furniture design to urban planning, emphasizing equity, advocacy, and context-driven narratives in architecture. She holds a Master of Architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the University of Georgia.

Her professional experience includes commercial adaptive reuse, healthcare facilities, residential projects, and higher education spaces. She actively advocates for equity in the design profession through her local AIA Equity in Architecture chapter, national conferences, and community outreach initiatives. Her design philosophy prioritizes honest progress and celebrates the identity and history of architectural spaces.

Emily integrates her academic and professional roles to explore how architecture addresses social and contextual challenges, emphasizing collaboration and ethical practice. While no specific grants or awards are noted, her contributions to design equity and community engagement reflect her commitment to impactful practice.