Partner and Creative Director, Cobalt Office | Associate Professor and Co-Director of Construct, Rice University
Andrew Colopy is Partner and Creative Director of Cobalt Office, and Associate Professor and Co-Director of Construct at Rice University. His teaching, research and practice examine the use of digital technology in the theory and practice of architecture, and he has worked with prominent cultural institutions to realize buildings for art and education, housing and urban environments. Andrew is a graduate of Columbia University, a former Van Alen Institute Fellow and taught previously at Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to Cobalt, he was senior designer at Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
Courses
Engaged Futures: Plenary Session
From the viewpoint of various scales, from planning to ADU design, resilience through client engagement will be explored in this session. Learn how architects and architectural students can be advocates for both their clients and for improved policies and codes. See how a design/build studio is helping to improve policy decisions on the ground as a direct outcome of student project work.
Course expires 1/18/2026