+CONTACT
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︎: Wesley Kinsey
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+MANIFESTO
Architecture is the relationship between everything and everyone. It is the realization of cultures, the physical or non-physical interaction between humans and non-humans, and the inspired creation of all species. Architecture has changed throughout time and will continue to change as our relationships and discoveries draw us near to a coalesced world of interaction. Architecture plays a specific role in the next steps of human culture as it begins to define how humans respond to non-human entities. It has the unique ability to influence change throughout its community, region, or world. Through my research on the sociological and psychological effects of architecture on humans, I have challenged the traditional canons recognizing architecture as something greater than just humanity, greater than design, and greater than thought. I embrace this challenge throughout my design process as I seek to identify how the identity, culture, environment, form, materials, and program of each of my designs inspire a future of architecture that responds to the intrisic connection of all.
Wesley Kinsey is an architectural designer and researcher whose work bridges the fields of architecture, sociology, and psychology, with a keen focus on how the built environment influences both human and non-human experiences. Raised in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Wesley earned his Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from Oklahoma State University before pursuing his Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design (M.S. AAD) from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation (GSAPP).
Kinsey’s professional journey includes influential roles at Olson Kundig, where he contributed to the design of high-end residential and museum projects. He has also worked with WRA Architects, focusing on the development of construction documents for K-12 education facilities, reflecting his commitment to designing functional and inspiring educational environments.
Wesley has served as a review jury member for the prestigious Baumiller Prize at Oklahoma State University and has contributed as a reviewer for the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) School of Architecture. Wesley has worked at multiple firms expanding his practice experience from K-12 projects to high end residential projects. Currently, he is the Graphic Coordinator at the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) in Chicago.
Kinsey’s professional journey includes influential roles at Olson Kundig, where he contributed to the design of high-end residential and museum projects. He has also worked with WRA Architects, focusing on the development of construction documents for K-12 education facilities, reflecting his commitment to designing functional and inspiring educational environments.
Wesley has served as a review jury member for the prestigious Baumiller Prize at Oklahoma State University and has contributed as a reviewer for the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) School of Architecture. Wesley has worked at multiple firms expanding his practice experience from K-12 projects to high end residential projects. Currently, he is the Graphic Coordinator at the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) in Chicago.
+EXPERIENCE
Gardner Studio Oklahoma City, OK 09.2023-12.2023
WRA Architects Broken Arrow, OK 05.2020-03.2022
Led exterior fenestration and construction elevations for a traditional brick
high school. Participated in programming and designing massing studies for a
large elementary school. Developed the DD and CD phases of a 270,000ft2 high school
focusing on vertical circulation.
MAHG Architecture Fort Smith, AR 05.2019-08.2019
Designed RFQs and rendered final construction document covers and
construction signs. Developed room numbering sequences, measured existing
buildings for renovation, and created punch lists for multiple projects.
Teaching Assistant 08.2020-05.2022
Teaching Assistant for Prof. Jeanne Homer’s Environmental Calculation Studio
and Dr. Michael Rabens Skyscrapers course. Prepared curriculum, mentored
students, and taught classes.
Success Coach 08.2019-12.2021
Mentored 15 first-year architecture students and facilitated their assignment progress in weekly meetings.
School of Architecture Ambassador 01.2022-05.2022
Promoted Oklahoma State University through facilitating and accompanying building tours, explaining curriculum, and encouraging
potential students.
+HONORS & AWARDS
Jeonnam Citizen’s Square International Design Competition
Awarded 3rd place
Engaged in design, modeling, and visualizations for a large landscape/
architectural competition with a team of eight monitored by Seung Ra AIA.
The project consisted of over 200,000 sf of architectural design and 500,000sf of
landscape design.
Baumiller Prize awardee
Awarded 1st Place
Led a team of five through design, coordination with other teams, and fabrication
of a complete master plan of Governors Island. Awarded first place urban design
studio project and presentation.
NCARB Prize Award (Comprehensive Studio)
Awarded 1st place
Individual comprehensive design studio accomplishments.
WW Steel Competition 3rd Place Award
Awarded 3rd place
Individual in-house studio competition hosted by WW Steel designing a new
community performing arts center using steel in a new way.
President’s Honor Roll
Dean’s Honor Roll
Tesone Scholarship for Excellence in CEAT
Presidents Distinguished Scholarship
College of Engineering, Architecture, & Technology Dean Award
Oklahoma State Regents Scholar
Oklahoma State High School Scholar
Valedictorian
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
+INVOLVEMENT
Baumiller Prize Jury member 12.08.2023
New York Institute of Technology guest critique, Elijah Williams 05.2023
400+ Volunteer Hours
American Institute of Architecture Students
Architectural Engineering Institute: OSU Chapter
Architecture Students Teaching Elementary Kids
National Society of Leadership and Sucess
International Men’s Fraternity
Construction Specification Institute
K-Life Volunteer
+TECHNICAL ABILITY
Rhino
Revit
3dsMax
Grasshopper
VRay
Enscape
Lumion
Adobe Creative Suite
Fabrication
Presenting
Photography
Sustainable design