Architecture Lecture Series
The Architecture Lecture Series welcomes architectural and experiential design leaders from around the country to the University of Kansas to illuminate new ideas and inspire purpose-driven design practice. Lecturers bring a wide range of expertise in areas such as sustainable building, digital environments, public interest design, historic preservation, health and wellness design, and more.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Monday, February 23rd
2:00–3:30 pm | Adams Alumni Center + livestream TBA
The KU Health & Wellness Symposium – Health & Wellness by Design: Innovations at the Intersections of Research, Practice, and Education will bring together leaders in healthcare management, design, and research to examine how the built environment can improve care. Featuring opening statements and a moderated panel discussion, this year’s symposium will define today’s most urgent challenges in health and wellness settings and spotlight the innovations likely to shape patient care and healthcare environments over the next decade.
Speakers and panelists: moderator Dani Kolker Mai, healthcare planner and architect at Stantec; Darin Daguanno, senior design principal at SmithGroup; Chris Ruder, senior vice president and chief operating officer at the University of Kansas Health System; and Deborah Wingler, partner and Global Practice Director for Applied Research at HKS.
Friday, March 6
4:30 pm | Marvin Hall, John C. Gaunt Forum
Doug Wignall is President of HDR’s Global Architecture Practice. He has dedicated his career to HDR, beginning as an intern architect and rising to firm-wide leadership. A passionate advocate for the continued relevance of the architecture profession, Doug emphasizes the vital role architects play in addressing today’s social, environmental, and economic challenges at both national and global scales. He is also a strong champion of architectural education, deeply invested in the student journey and the preparation of future architects, encouraging dialogue, collaboration, risk-taking, and innovation as foundations for cultivating the next generation of design leaders.
Friday, March 27
4:30 pm | Marvin Hall, John C. Gaunt Forum
Darryl Condon is Managing Principal at hcma, where he leads a transdisciplinary practice committed to people-first, compassionate design. With more than 30 years of experience, Darryl is re-envisioning architectural practice to prioritize social impact, environmental performance, and the catalytic potential of community-centered public spaces. Influenced by his upbringing in Saskatchewan and later shaped by British Columbia’s legacy of social activism and environmentalism, his work assigns equal value to social and environmental outcomes. Darryl’s contributions span practice, education, advocacy, and professional leadership, and his work has been recognized internationally with more than 80 awards, including four World Architecture Festival Awards. A frequent international lecturer and recognized thought leader, he focuses on accessibility, inclusion, community recreation, and transformative architectural practice.