Please join the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture in celebrating our four Outstanding Seniors in the Class of 2025, one from each of Gibbs College’s undergraduate programs.
Architecture: Breanna Walls
Breanna Walls is from Mustang, Oklahoma and is getting her bachelor’s degree in Architecture with a minor in Environmental Sustainability. Her favorite part about the Gibbs College of Architecture is the unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships, including studying abroad in Italy with classmates. Breanna’s plans for next year include joining MA+ Architecture firm in Oklahoma City as a Project Manager. While working full-time, she’ll also be preparing for her ARE exams with the goal of becoming a licensed architect in 2026!
Outstanding Senior Breanna Walls.
Construction Science: Braxton Brown
Braxton Brown is from Frisco, Texas and is getting his bachelor’s degree in Construction Science with a minor in General Business. His favorite part about the Gibbs College of Architecture is the hands-on opportunities, like being part of the team that competed in the National Builders Show student competition. Braxton traveled to Las Vegas and collaborated on a residential custom home project, which helped him apply what he’s learned in a real-world setting. His plans for next year include starting his career with Swinerton, a large general contractor in Dallas, Texas.
Outstanding Senior Braxton Brown.
Environmental Design: Taylor Fleming
Taylor Fleming is from Albuquerque, New Mexico and is getting her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design with a minor in Geographic Information Science. Her favorite part about the Gibbs College of Architecture is the flexibility of the Environmental Design program. She’s had the opportunity to explore many facets of the diverse field while fostering her other interests by taking classes outside the college. Taylor’s plans for next year include staying at OU to finish her master’s in Regional & City Planning. She will also continue her internship as a planner with the transportation/civil engineering firm, Parametrix.
Outstanding Senior Taylor Fleming.
Interior Design: Avery Eggers
Avery Eggers is from Keller, Texas, and is getting her bachelor’s degree in Interior Design with a minor in Architecture. Her favorite part about the Gibbs College of Architecture is how the interior design program explores design education through so many avenues beyond the typical studio environment, such as artistic communication classes and a furniture design and build studio. Avery’s plans for next year include working at an architecture firm in Oklahoma City and continuing her education through hands-on professional work. She’s excited to transition into post-grad life, get involved in the local design community, and advocate for the interior design profession.
Oustanding Senior Avery Eggers
The University of Oklahoma College of Architecture is proud to announce that Model Schools in the Model City, authored by Director of the Institute for Quality Communities, Amber N. Wiley, Ph.D., has been named one of ten finalists for the 2026 ASALH Book Prize for Best New Book in African American History and Culture.
This semester, students in the LA 5535 Studio: Ecological Planning and Design, led by Prof. Afsana Sharmin, took on an ambitious hypothetical project to redesign key parts of the OU campus. Their mission: to tackle the critical real-world challenge of stormwater management through innovative green design.
Petya Stefanoff, Chair of the Educational Committee with the American Planning Association, Oklahoma Chapter (APA-OK) and Gibbs College PhD candidate, has developed a new training program for local government officials. The program, focused on land use, zoning principles, and land development, recently certified its first graduates with Certified Citizen Planner status.
