Evan Farley

Evan Farley is an architectural designer and Assistant Professor in Architecture at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he teaches studio, representation, and fabrication-based courses. He is also a principal of Assembly Archive, a Providence-based design collaborative operating at the intersection of architecture, fabrication, and archival objects. His work emphasizes material-driven systems and novel making practices, fostering collaboration with designers, artists, and makers to create projects deeply engaged with their material and cultural contexts.

• Education
• BA in Visual Arts from Bowdoin College
• MArch with Distinction from Harvard Graduate School of Design

His research centers on integrating diverse fabrication techniques and material systems into architectural practice, with a focus on cultural context and collaborative methodologies. Projects from his studio, such as those developed during his tenure at Barkow Leibinger in Berlin and other leading firms in Boston and New York, highlight his commitment to innovative design solutions.

• Scientific Awards
• Master of Architecture Faculty Design Award (Harvard Graduate School of Design)

Farley’s professional experience includes roles at Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Höweler + Yoon, MALL, and Situ Fabrication, where he contributed to cultural, institutional, and residential projects. He currently serves as a Design Critic in Architecture at Harvard GSD and maintains an active practice through Assembly Archive, which prioritizes interdisciplinary collaboration and material experimentation.