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Nancy Chikaraishi is a licensed architect and Professor at Drury University’s Hammons School of Architecture since 2015. She serves as Co-Associate Dean and has been a faculty member since 2001. Her teaching includes Foundations of Design, Third Year Design Studio, 5th Year Thesis Studio, and study abroad courses in Paris, Berlin, Florence, Venice, and Tokyo/Kyoto. Her work bridges architectural practice and social commentary, focusing on urban spaces, historical memory, and community resilience.
Education:
- B.S. in Architectural Studies, University of Illinois (1982)
- M.Arch., University of Illinois (1984)
Research Interests:
- Urban space and imaginary landscapes through drawing, painting, and sculpture
- Exploration of Japanese-American Internment Camp history in Rohwer, Arkansas
- Community-led design projects, including the Joplin tornado recovery and comparative resilience studies in Detroit and Joplin
- Investigation of submerged histories beneath Table Rock Lake
Notable Projects:
- Co-led a student design-build project for the Joplin Volunteer Tribute Garden (2011 EF-5 tornado recovery)
- Multidisciplinary TKF Foundation grant comparing “Landscapes of Resilience” in Joplin and Detroit
Awards & Recognition:
- First Alternate in the Paris Prize design competition (enabling travel/research in Japan)
Community Engagement:
- Created the “Life Interrupted: Art for Social Change” exhibition (2017), exploring Japanese-American Internment Camps and contemporary issues of racial prejudice, civil rights, and xenophobia
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