Contact
phone: +1 (240) 723 0221
email: hsmithberger@gmail.com
Education
University of Pennsylvania 2022-2025
Master of Architecture from the Stuart Weitzman School of Design.
Recognition: Frank Miles Day Memorial Prize for Best Essay, 2023. Schneck-Woodman Finalist Project, 2023.
The Ohio State University 2018-2022
Bachelor’s of Science in Architecture from the Knowlton School of Architecture. Minors in Fashion Retail, City & Regional Planning
Recognition: Gui Competition Finalist, 2022. Student Studio Award, 2020 and 2021. Knowlton Student Archive, 2020 and 2021. Scholar Athlete, 2019.
Experience
Junior Architect, DeLuca Design Build 2025-Present
Philadelphia, PA
Contributed to custom luxury residential projects, supporting design development through construction. Produced drawing sets, including millwork details, and finish coordination drawings. Assisted with material selection and interior finish coordination, translating client goals into cohesive spatial and material strategies. Participated in construction administration, coordinating with contractors and resolving in-field issues. Prepared client presentation drawings and visual materials. Helped to establish drawing standards and workflows for the firm’s developing interior design department.
Teaching Assistant, History & Theory III 2024-2025
Weitzman School of Design, Philadelphia, PA
Brainstormed and refined lesson plans with Professor Brendan Moran for the Architecture History and Theory III course. Supported graduate students in understanding challenging readings and aiding in the development of critical essays. Fostered a supportive learning environment and encouraged students to think critically about theoretical frameworks.
Architectural Intern, Quinn Evans 2024
Washington D.C.
Brainstormed and refined lesson plans with Professor Brendan Moran for the Architecture History and Theory III course. Supported graduate students in understanding challenging readings and aiding in the development of critical essays. Fostered a supportive learning environment and encouraged students to think critically about theoretical frameworks.
Exhibition Collaborator, INTERIM Studios 2023-2024
Philadelphia, PA & Hybrid Remote
Created and managed CAD models for the firm’s Chicago Architecture Biennale 2023 Installation. Collaborated with a diverse team of designers and artists to translate project goals into 2D & 3D documentation.
Research
Thesis: Feminist Tactics for Spatial Justice 2024- 2025
Advisors: Eduardo Rega, M.C. Overholt, Fernando Lara
Thesis in partnership with the Women’s Community Revitalization Project in Philadelphia, proposing feminist spatial tactics for public care. Proposed methods for architects to engage with community organizers, advocating for an approach that centers equity and autonomy.
Research Assistant 2023- 2024
Eduardo Rega and Rashida NG
Facilitated and collaborated on creating an interactive installation for a nonprofit community garden in West Philadelphia. Worked alongside community members to ensure their needs and wants for the installation were represented in the final design. Produced numerous design proposals, material studies, and digital and physical models.