Angela Lee, an alumna of the Gibbs College of Architecture and member of the American Institute of Architects’ College of Fellows, was recently featured in an article on the HKS, Inc. website.
HKS, Inc. is an American international architecture firm based out of Dallas, Texas. Lee has been an employee of the organization since 1994, after she graduated from the Gibbs College of Architecture that same year. She quickly discovered her niche in healthcare design and grew to become an esteemed member of HKS. Today, Lee is HKS Principal and Asia Pacific Managing Director.
Angela Lee (center) at the HKS Singapore office.
In 2016, Lee relocated from Texas to Singapore to establish a new branch of the firm, and now supervises operations throughout the entire Asia-Pacific region. Through her use of innovative design methods and problem solving skills, Lee works to create quality facilities that are resilient to the perpetual challenges facing the healthcare industry. She has contributed to an impressive 12 million square feet of healthcare centers located in countries all around the world.
A team of Construction Science and Architecture students from the Gibbs College of Architecture made their mark on the national stage this week, earning third place out of 37 universities competing at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition, held during the International Builders' Show in Orlando, February 16-18, 2026.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has elevated Gary Armbruster, FAIA, ALEP to its prestigious College of Fellows—AIA’s highest membership honor—for his exceptional work and sustained contributions to architecture and society. Fellowship recognizes architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant impact at a national level. Members elevated to this distinction carry the FAIA designation after their name.
Students from the Spring 2026 Graduate 4 Architecture Design Studio, led by Professor Amy Leveno, exhibited their work at the School of Visual Arts. The exhibition, titled Reimagining the OU School of Visual Arts, featured drawings, models, and animations developed throughout the semester's studio project. The show was hosted in The Spotlight, a creative gallery space located on the first floor of the Fred Jones Art Center, and ran from January 20–30, 2026.
