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Marymount-backed project wins intergenerational design competition for innovative, collaborative approach

Posted on June 16, 2026 (June 16, 2026) by adauches

A collaborative team of designers, including individuals from Marymount’s School of Design and Art, has been named a first-place winner of the inaugural Penn State Intergenerational Community Design Competition for its project titled, “Cambridge Residences: Intergenerational Campus Community.” The team shares the first-place prize with the Penn State team. The project is a real-world collaboration between Marymount’s Interior Architecture and Design program, Live Together — a nonprofit developer of intergenerational demonstration projects and workforce development […]

2026 Keegan Lecture examines compassion and care in interior design

Posted on April 27, 2026 by adauches

The Marymount University community gathered at the Ballston Center on April 16 for the third annual Dana Keegan & Martha Child Lecture Series event, hosted by the Interior Architecture and Design (IAD) program. Established in 2023 as a gift from the Keegan family, the series provides a platform for design students to learn directly from […]

Marymount students give back during spring break service trips

Posted on April 16, 2026 (April 16, 2026) by adauches

From rural Tennessee to remote Guatemalan villages, Marymount University students spent their spring break putting service into action. They stepped beyond the classroom to address real-world challenges across disciplines, expanding access to health care, supporting disaster recovery and building meaningful connections within underserved communities. Though each trip was different, they all shared a common purpose—using knowledge and compassion to make a tangible […]

Marymount Interior Design students named to Metropolis Future100 for fifth consecutive year

Posted on April 15, 2026 (April 16, 2026) by adauches

Two students in Marymount University’s Interior Architecture and Design master’s program, Zhuyun “Joy” Xu and Mallory Myers-Payne, have been recognized in Metropolis Magazine’s Future100. The annual list recognizes the nation’s top architecture and interior design students, with Xu and Myers-Payne among just 17 designers named in the graduate interior design category. The Future100 list has now featured nine Marymount undergraduate […]

Two Marymount design students recognized in national Steelcase competition

Posted on March 26, 2026 by adauches

Marymount University design students are gaining recognition for their work on a global stage after earning top placements in the prestigious Steelcase NEXT Student Design Competition, one of the leading contests for emerging designers. Anastasiia “Ana” Skvortsova, a Master of Interior Architecture and Design (IAD) student, was named a top five finalist in February while […]

Interior Architecture and Design programs earn full six-year reaccreditation

Posted on December 1, 2025 by nmunson

Marymount University’s Interior Architecture and Design bachelor’s and first-professional master’s programs have both been fully reaccredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), reaffirming their commitment to educational rigor, professional preparation and design excellence. Following a comprehensive review and on-site evaluation, CIDA granted each program a new six-year accreditation term, effective 2025. The accreditation […]

Adapting Historic Spaces: The Art of Adaptive Reuse in Interior Design

Posted on October 20, 2025 (October 20, 2025) by adauches

Historic buildings hold layers of culture, artistry, and craftsmanship, but often lack functionality. Through adaptive reuse in interior design, architects and designers can blend historic preservation with sustainable design to keep old stories alive while meeting today’s needs. This approach focuses on the modern use of historic spaces, creating meaningful connections between past and present. […]

The Intersection of Culture and Interior Design: Creating Culturally-Inspired Spaces

Posted on August 6, 2025 (September 4, 2025) by mlaverdi

An interior design layout of a living room with a table, chest, pillows and fake plants.

Culture vividly shapes the environments we inhabit. Thus, interior design today has the potential to encompass more than just aesthetics. It can serve as a powerful means of storytelling, identity, and cultural expression — from the symbolic use of color and pattern to the thoughtful inclusion of heritage interior design materials and spatial traditions. Read […]

Interior Design graduate student named to Metropolis Future100 for sustainable, innovative portfolio

Posted on May 21, 2025 (May 21, 2025) by adauches

Marymount University Interior Architecture and Design graduate student Maia Hoonan (now Abelson) ‘25 has been named to Metropolis Magazine’s Future100 list, placing her among the top 50 emerging interior designers in the nation. Hoonan is the seventh Marymount student named to the Future100 list, following designers Helia Amini, Lari Bittman and Nesreen Selim who made […]

The Importance of Ergonomics in Interior Architecture & Design

Posted on January 9, 2025 by adauches

When you think about interior architecture and design, you likely associate it with visual appeal and aesthetic choices. Elements like core structural integrity and housing codes may also spring to mind. However, few people will immediately consider the all-important ergonomic elements of interior architecture that play a pivotal part in this field across a broad […]