Rashmi Murthy (M.Arch. ’05) is a Principal and Higher Education Client Leader at DLR Group whose career reflects the power of adaptability, collaboration, and design leadership. In this alumni spotlight, she shares how her architectural education shaped her path, her approach to complex projects, and her advice for students preparing to enter a rapidly evolving profession.

While celebrating our 80th anniversary this year, we were reminded that honoring our past is essential and understanding how that legacy shapes what comes next is equally important. This issue of DIMENSION explores that connection, examining the influence of history, the emergence of new ideas, and the path we are charting forward, including the launch of our historic preservation and cultural sustainability initiative.

Emine Canak (M.Arch. '16) has always been passionate about how spaces shape human experiences. Now the founder and principal designer of E Plus Interiors, her design philosophy is to create soulful, thoughtful spaces that reflect her clients. To students, she advises, "Go beyond studio walls, socialize, attend events, and connect with creative minds. Design is how you see and respond to the world."