Mikayla Adams

Mikayla Adams

Designer

Mikayla's curiosity extends beyond architecture itself to the people, professions, and experiences that shape the spaces we inhabit. She enjoys learning something new with each project, particularly when it comes to understanding the unique needs and challenges of those she is designing for. Drawn to the collaborative nature of design, she values the process of exchanging ideas and working together to find thoughtful solutions. With a growing interest in community-focused architecture and neurodiversity in design, Mikayla hopes to create spaces that are welcoming and responsive to the different ways people experience their surroundings. 

Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mikayla earned her Bachelor of Architecture with a minor in Psychology from Virginia Tech. Her studies strengthened her interest in the relationship between people and their built environments. During her fourth-year Integrative Studio, she and her design partner were among the winners of the housing category in the studio competition. Eager to continue expanding her knowledge, she approaches the early stages of her career with an open mind and an enthusiasm for exploring new design challenges. 

Outside the studio, Mikayla enjoys playing and coaching volleyball, practicing yoga, and watercolor painting. Her love of travel has taken her to 30 states and 19 countries, where she enjoys discovering new places and finding inspiration in the world around her.