M ARCH Univ of Texas at Austin 1995
BSAS UIUC 1993
"When I first entered architecture school in the Fall of 1989, my interest in architecture was related to houses and tall buildings. As I progressed through my four years at the U of I, my interest continued to grow, strengthen and diversify to include a strong focus on history and design. I won Third Prize in the Earl Prize Competition for Design in Fall 1991 and Spring 1992. I also participated in the Masonry Competition Studio during Fall 1992. I cannot say enough positive things about the U of I program and its faculty. I believe the best gift I received from the instructors was the confidence to continue on in the profession. They saw something in me, brought it out, and made me believe in myself, enough to pursue a Master of Architecture degree at the University of Texas at Austin. Spending two years in Austin was a wonderful experience. Although I missed the familiarity of the U of I campus, I welcomed the change in landscape, vernacular architecture and architectural philosophy. I further strengthened my interests in history, design, theory and computers. After graduation from UT in 1995, I joined the firm of PHN Architects, headed by alum Neil Pollock, as the only female architecture staff person at that time. I have been with PHN ever since, working on projects ranging from golf course clubhouses to parks, playgrounds, assisted living facilities and collegiate architecture. I currently serve as Vice President of Chicago Women in Architecture and on the Board of Directors for the Northeast Illinois AIA Chapter."
Melissa is now working for The Code Group in Chicago.
melissa_bogusch@msn.com
The Code Group, Chicago - www.codegrouponline.com
Eagle Brook Country Club, Geneva Illinois
