Qasem Baouni

Qasem Baouni is a Senior Lecturer at Otis College of Art and Design, where he has taught since 2011. His academic background includes an M.Arch I from UCLA Architecture & Urban Design (2009) and a BFA from Otis College of Art and Design (2006).

• Education
  • M.Arch I, UCLA Architecture & Urban Design, 2009
  • BFA, Otis College of Art and Design, 2006

Baouni’s expertise spans architecture, urban design, and sustainable design. He has contributed to professional projects with James Heimler Architect Inc. and DSH // Architecture, focusing on office drawing standards and design implementation.

Scientific and Professional Recognition:

• Westside Urban Forum Citation, 2017
• Architezer Awards Finalist, 2017
• Re-Thinking The Future Sustainability Awards, 2017
• Re-Thinking The Future Honorable Mention, 2014
• Spark Design Finalist, 2014
• Re-Thinking The Future Honorable Mention, 2013
• Graduate Fellowship, 2006

Baouni has participated in exhibitions such as the AIA LA 2 x 8 Student Exhibition (2006) and the Design Conference at the Museum of Architecture + Design (2003). He has also worked as an instructor at Pasadena City College (2012–2015) and held design roles at firms like Roger Sherman Architecture + Urban Design and Hodgetts + Fun.