The Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) has appointed Professor Winka Dubbeldam as its next Director and CEO. The Dutch architect, educator, and innovator will assume the role on September 1st, 2025. “SCI-Arc has long been a beacon for radical experimentation, and I am honored to join a community that continuously redefines what architecture can be,” Dubbeldam said about the appointment. “I look forward to building on the school’s legacy of innovation and fostering new opportunities for students and faculty to engage with the future of design.” Dubbeldam brings over 30 years of experience in architectural practice and education. She is currently a Professor of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania’s Stuart Weitzman School of Design, where she chaired the Department of Architecture from 2013 to 2023. Archinect spoke with Dubbeldam in 2020 during her time at Weitzman as part of our Deans List series. Winka Dubbeldam on architectural education for the futur...