ANDREW CHIN
Florida A&M University
SAY IT LOUD - FLORIDA Exhibitor
Florida Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
As an African-American architecture professor, this discipline is a boundless canvas for creativity. It merges art, science, and culture, allowing us to reflect on our heritage and inspire future generations.
ANDREW CHIN
Bio:
The Great Designer Andrew Chin is the Interim Dean of the School of Architecture + Engineering Technology at Florida A&M University. Andrew earned his Bachelor of Design and Master of Architecture from the University of Florida and a Master of Regional Planning at Florida State University. Since 1991, Andrew has taught at the UF, Georgia Tech, and FAMU. With funding from external agencies and foundations, his community design assistance exposes the intersection of race and urban form in North Florida communities.
How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
I learned about architecture as a student at the University of Florida.
What do you do?
Andrew Chin served as the Principal Investigator.
What excites you in the work you do?
Community engagement work is exhilarating as it fosters connections, empowers individuals, and promotes shared responsibility. It brings people together to collaborate on issues that impact their lives, encouraging a sense of belonging.
Who or what inspires you professionally?
As an African-American architecture professor, this discipline is a boundless canvas for creativity. It merges art, science, and culture, allowing us to reflect on our heritage and inspire future generations.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
The “Rethinking the Hill” project was an incredible opportunity to assemble a unique family of creatives.
Featured Project Name:
Rethinking the Hill
Featured Project Location:
Apalachicola, Florida
Featured Project Completion Date:
June 2020
Role in Featured Project:
Principal Investigator
Featured Project Description:
The FAMU architecture program organized the “Rethinking the Hill” project. The BIPOC team included professors of architecture, landscape architecture, African-American history, and food sciences; a filmmaker; an urban planner; and Hill residents. The project highlights the role of community engagement by BIPOC design professionals and that the value of community engagement is not the final drawings or the 3D printed models but empowering residents to re-write the history of Apalachicola.
