I’m a fifth-year architecture student at the New York Institute of Technology, originally from Latvia. My interest in architecture is tied to my own experience growing up with arthritis, spending time in medical environments from a young age. I became aware early on of how much space can affect how you feel—whether it adds stress or creates a sense of calm and control. That experience continues to shape my work today. Alongside my studies and my role at Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), I’ve developed an interest in healthcare and socially driven design, focusing on how spatial systems can support dignity, autonomy, and emotional wellbeing.
Katrina Deicmane
