I'm an architectural professional with experience designing across a range of market sectors. With a strong passion for identity in the built environment, I am driven to create spaces that authentically reflect, support, and inspire their users. I thrive in collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams and have explored design in challenging contexts through programs like Malawi Studio and leadership initiatives, including a minor in Leadership & Social Change. My work seeks to blend social impact with rigorous design, informed by community engagement and an international lens.

Lindsey Blum

I'm an architectural professional with experience designing across a range of market sectors. With a strong passion for identity in the built environment, I am driven to create spaces that authentically reflect, support, and inspire their users. I thrive in collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams and have explored design in challenging contexts through programs like Malawi Studio and leadership initiatives, including a minor in Leadership & Social Change. My work seeks to blend social impact with rigorous design, informed by community engagement and an international lens.

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I’m an architectural professional with experience designing across a range of market sectors. With a strong passion for identity in the built environment, I am driven to create spaces that authentically reflect, support, and inspire their users.

I thrive in collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams and have explored design in challenging contexts through programs like Malawi Studio and leadership initiatives, including a minor in Leadership & Social Change. My work seeks to blend social impact with rigorous design, informed by community engagement and an international lens.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Architectural Intern - Workplace, Mixed-use & Education Studios at Baskervill
June 1, 2018 - Present
Facilitated project design, documentation, and construction administration across workplace, mixed-use, and education studio projects. Collaborated with project teams to develop design concepts, prepare presentations, and support CA activities.
Architectural Intern - Transportation Studio at Wendel Companies
September 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Contributed to presentations, documentation, and construction administration; supported project teams through design development and coordination.
Architectural Intern - Healthcare Studio at Gresham, Smith, and Partners
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Participated in presentations, documentation, and CA for healthcare projects; collaborated with cross-discipline teams.
Instructor at Virginia Tech Inside Design Program
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Week-long program teaching high school students about design and architecture.
Volunteer - Roof repair & community outreach at Alternative Spring Break
March 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016
Led roof repair and community outreach initiatives in Hurley, Virginia; contributed to hands-on design-build experiences.
Build Team - Ramp Construction at Project Homes
March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Spring 2025 ramp construction build team.
Designer/Builder - CASA Playhouse at Baskervill (CASA Playhouse)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designer/builder for CASA Playhouse project; 2024, 2025 designer/builder; 2026 project lead.
Volunteer - Picnic Table Construction at Richmond Hammers and Ales
May 31, 2024 - August 30, 2024
Constructing picnic tables for Henrico Public Schools; collaboration with Whiting Turner & Baskervill.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Architecture at Virginia Tech
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Pella Prize for Undergraduate Thesis - Finalist
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Emerging Leaders in Architecture 2023 Honors Academy - AIA Virginia
January 1, 2023 - April 16, 2026
Contextual Design Award - William & Mary Hearth, Memorial to the Enslaved Project Team
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Virginia Tech Integrative Design Studio Competition - 1st Place
September 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Pella Prize for Undergraduate Thesis - Finalist
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
AIA Richmond Design Award
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Contextual Design Award - William & Mary Hearth, Memorial to the Enslaved
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Emerging Leaders in Architecture Honors Academy - AIA Virginia
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Other, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization