Angela Watson
Biography
Angela WatsonFAIA, is principal, design leader and chair of the Board of Directors at Shepley Bulfinch in Phoenix. She connects research, teaching and practice to engage people in a collaborative process that elevates the recognized value of design, pushing clients and team members to move beyond perceived boundaries.
Angela advocates for research-based design, demonstrating how quantifying project elements and performance allows architects to articulate value and communicate on a shared platform of facts. She has received international recognition for the extensive post-occupancy work she has performed for clients.
She has also worked to connect research, teaching and practice to create a meaningful, collaborative design process that challenges all team members to reach their full potential in problem-solving and collaboration.