Scott Uriu

Scott Uriu is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Architecture, teaching both undergraduate and graduate architecture design courses. He previously taught at SCI-Arc (since 2009) and Woodbury University (2009-2011). He holds a B.Arch from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (1993), and studied at the Architectural Association in London. Uriu co-founded Baumgartner+Uriu in 2005, a full-service architecture firm specializing in cultural, educational, and urban projects. His firm’s work has been exhibited globally, including at MOCA Los Angeles, the Venice Biennale, and the Centre Pompidou. Notable awards include the AIA-Next LA Award (2017) and the A+Award for Sustainability (2012).

His research and teaching focus on architectural design, technology, and urban issues. He has received grants, including a USC Undergraduate Research Associates Program (URAP) grant (2019-2020). Baumgartner+Uriu’s projects emphasize innovation in construction and sustainable design, with publications including the monograph B+U-Designpeak 12 (2017). Uriu’s professional experience includes roles at Gehry Partners and collaborations with institutions worldwide.