STACEY ROBERTS

Bio:

Creative generalist, veteran, & community advocate. Roberts' served in the Army, deploying to Iraq in 2005. Roberts holds an Architectural AS, an Interior Design BFA & is currently a M.Arch student. Extending her talents across many disciplinaries, supports her role as Creative Director for Klingman’s. She serves various roles, including Post Commander of VFW 3701. Roberts cherishes time with family, while aspiring to make an impact in the design world through service, creativity, & compassion.

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How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?

As a high school sophomore, my first experience with Architecture was through a math assignment involving a bidding project. I became fascinated by the concept of creating a built environment that reflects the needs and desires of a client.

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What do you do?

For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of being the Creative Director for Klingman's Furniture & Design as well as the Post Commander of my VFW (7 yrs) and Vice Chair of the Montcalm County Veteran Affairs Advisory Board (4 yrs).

 

What excites you in the work you do?

I appreciate the challenges of change and finding new ways to solve problems. Creating something that brings joy or curiosity to even one person is what it is all about for me..

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Who or what inspires you professionally?

I value simplicity in design and avoid overcomplicating things. Daniel Libeskind is one of my favorite architectural designers due to his bold design choices and his ability to create spaces that prioritize the overall experience.

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What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?

I take pride in my role at Klingman's Furniture, where I have earned creative freedom. However, a new milestone is approaching as I work towards completing my Master's in Architecture in a time of my life when there is extra weight on my shoulders.

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Featured Project Name: 

Degree

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Featured Project Location: 

Fairbanks, Alaska

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Featured Project Completion Date: 

Student Work | Not Complete

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Role in Featured Project: 

Student Designer

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Featured Project Description:

Degree is a student project featuring a residential building & sauna in Alaska. The design addresses the region's limited sunlight by using an illuminated polycarbonate facade allowing the interior sauna's warmth to radiate out, acting as an artificial sun. The style resembles snow-capped mountains, while the roof's slopes direct runoff to a bioswale creating an outdoor space & recycling water. A cavern slice allows precipitation to fall into a plunge pool, blurring lines between inside and out.

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Photography Credit:

Stacey Roberts