Zena Howard Explained

Zena Howard,, is an American architect. She has overseen a number of high-profile projects, including the design of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. and the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro, North Carolina.^{[1] [2]}

Education

Howard graduated from Rocky Mount High School in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She received a B.S. degree in architecture from the University of Virginia.^[3]

Career

Howard is a Principal and Managing Director at Perkins+Will in Durham, North Carolina.^{[4] [5]} She has served as Senior Project Manager for the design of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro, North Carolina, and the Motown Museum expansion in Detroit, Michigan.^[6]

Howard is a founding member of her firm's Global Diversity and Inclusion Committee and is involved in projects and initiatives that aim to increase the number of women and minority architects.

Notable projects

• National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, DC^[7]
• International Civil Rights Center and Museum, Greensboro, North Carolina
• Motown Museum Expansion, Detroit, Michigan
• Anacostia Library, Washington, DC
• Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library, Washington, DC
• Hogan's Alley Initiative, Vancouver, British Columbia
• Greenville Town Common, Sycamore Hill Gateway Plaza, Greenville, North Carolina
• Destination Crenshaw, Los Angeles, California

Raleigh, NC freedom park

References

1. Web site: Zena Howard NC AAHC. 2021-04-16. aahc.nc.gov.
2. Web site: Welton . J. Michael . GAME CHANGERS: Architect Zena Howard Is Using Design as Urban Healing . . 0279-4977 . 13 February 2019 . 30 October 2022.
3. Web site: Zena Howard: Architecture's powerhouse strategist and advocate for diversity. 2021-04-20. Archinect. en.
4. Web site: 2020-12-30. A Gift for Listening: Architect Zena Howard. 2021-04-16. WALTER Magazine. en-US.
5. Web site: Goldchain. Michelle. 2016-04-13. Meet Zena Howard, The Architect Behind D.C.'s African American Museum. 2021-04-16. Curbed DC. en.
6. Web site: Fluker. Dominique. How This Architect Managed The Design Of The National Museum Of African American History And Culture. 2021-04-20. Forbes. en.
7. Web site: 2018 AIA Fellowship - AIA Professional.