In earning her bachelor’s degree in architecture at the University of Virginia, Stuart harnessed her natural love of design to develop advanced technical skills in both traditional and cutting-edge spatial theorizing. She is systematic, persistent, organized, and passionate about the world of craft.

Stuart’s favorite part about design is studying the relationship between the built environment and its effects on human emotion and activity. Natural and designed beauty is all around us, it affects us, and there is plenty of it to enjoy here in Richmond.

Stuart is a maker in many senses of the word. If she is not at work, she is likely painting, woodworking, sewing, cooking, or observing wonderful works of design made by others. She likes to live life by the motto: why not see beautiful things?