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Paul Kariouk is a Professor at Carleton University's Azrieli School of Architecture, where he teaches design studios at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He holds a Master of Architecture from Columbia University and a Bachelor's in Architecture from the University of Virginia, with over 30 years of professional experience and architectural licenses in New York, Virginia, and Ontario.
- Founded award-winning practice Kariouk Architects, recipient of AIA National Design Awards and Architizer's Best Small Practice Award
- Co-created the Venice Biennale-exhibited installation "(a)way station: the architectural spaces of migration" with Mabel O. Wilson
- Advocates for universal design principles and environmental sustainability in architecture
His research focuses on reconciling architectural practice with ecological responsibility through innovative material use, legal code reinterpretation, and community-centric design. Projects like the m.o.r.e. CLT Cabin and Forest Retreat demonstrate his commitment to minimizing environmental impact while creating spatially poetic structures.
Professional recognitions include:
- 2024 AIA New York Merit Award
- 2022 AIA Canada Society Merit Award
- Architizer A+ Awards Jury Winner (2024)
- Featured in international publications like ArchDaily, Dezeen, and Archello
Kariouk's practice uniquely combines academic rigor with hands-on architectural innovation, emphasizing the social and environmental responsibilities of design professionals.
