AIANY Women in Architecture Committee Meeting

This meeting is offered at the Center for Architecture and on Zoom. Please email [email protected] for details on how to join virtually.

For the February Committee Meeting, Ninoshka Henriques, Assoc. AIA, a Senior Associate at WRNS, will present the design of Princeton University’s Frist Health Center. After our monthly committee announcements, Ninoshka will describe how this adaptive reuse and hybrid mass timber building, situated at the heart of campus, serves as both a literal and symbolic centerpiece, integrating health and well-being into daily life to foster a “culture of wellness” among students.

Ninoshka Henriques, a Senior Associate at WRNS Studio, has led and delivered projects ranging from workplace and student health to institutional to whole-campus redevelopment. To Ninoshka, every phase of a project builds on a common foundation of “Who”, “Why” & “Where”. She believes that working closely with clients, user groups, and stakeholders through deep, meaningful engagement helps guide the client’s vision and deliver successful projects.

To Ninoshka, good design should serve everyone. She is committed to equity and architecture that serves the needs and aspirations of a community. Ninoshka leads the New York arm of studio WRNS and serves as an advisor to the WRNS Foundation, which aims to create pathways for Black & Brown students in the field of architecture. Additionally, she volunteers with non-profit organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life in underserved communities.

Ninoshka’s 15 years of architecture experience allow her to bring a layered lens to each project. Grounded in striking a balance between placemaking and functionality, she elevates each design through details that enhance the human experience. Ninoshka earned her Bachelor of Architecture at Pune University in India & her Master’s in Architecture and Urban Design at Columbia University in New York.

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