Connor Gates
(505) 977-5463
Rooted in understanding and needs, the context of space, and the interactions of “being” best define my ethics of architecture. I blend creativity with functionality, ensuring each design not only looks stunning in relationship to a series of responses, but also serves a meaningful purpose that goes beyond its physical presence. Understanding the tools of collaboration became a key developing toolset that I apply towards my works. I would like to not describe collaboration as a simple conversation, but rather a shared vision to life, efficiency, and effectivity. Utilizing this toolset, I hope to stay ahead of trends in technology, material knowledge, and sustainability. I strive for creative cross-disciplinary solutions that shape the build environment under an anthropogenic lens. My goal is to deliver designs that inspire communities and value cultures while solving real-world problems with elegance and attention driven craft.
Education
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, May 2023
Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Architecture, May 2025
Experience
Teaching Assistant, The Architecture Department of Carnegie Mellon University, Fall 2024
Exhibition Setup and Curation, System Prototyping , Collaborative Design Reviewer, Team Feedback Facilitator
Teaching Assistant, The Architecture Department of Carnegie Mellon University, Spring 2025
Editor and Content Development for Book Matrix , Collaborative Design Reviewer, Team Feedback Facilitator
Skills
Software: Adobe Suite Applications, Rhino, Graphic Design & Representation
Creative and Conceptual: Design Thinking, Visualization, Storytelling
Fabrication: Laser Cutting, Prototyping, Material Acknowledgement, Hand Modeling
Job Summaries
Trombino's Bistro Italiano, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Server, Busser, Back of House, 2017 - 2023.
School of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University.
Teaching Assistant, 2024-2025
LPA Design Studios, San Jose, California.
Designer 1, 2025 - Present.
