Press
“Our overarching concept is to apply some of [Paul Revere] Williams’s original ideas to the renovation, rather than plow over that scheme. —a reminder and a celebration that Paul [Revere Williams] once stood here.” “…even more eyes are opening up to how Black individuals have had to struggle in industries that lack diversity.”
– Architectural Digest
“In the SoCal chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects…we have a saying: ‘You can’t be what you can’t see.’”
– Architectural Record
“I am passionate about being a citizen architect. In other words, I am fulfilled when I am able to be a voice for the community I serve in each project..”
– Beyond the Built Environment
“Historically, Black people are left with the scraps and are expected to turn those scraps into communities that will sustain their needs.”
-Mint Inc.
“It is important to not let failing an exam keep you from continuing to take the next exam.”
-Arch Stories
““The truth is, Paul Williams didn’t show up in my education until I started this project,” she says. “There needs to be more history of Black architects. Because I didn’t have those lessons in my education, I sought out his work.”
- Bloomberg
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