Bobbie Koch, Associate AIA & AICAE, Architectural Designer
Bobbie is an architectural designer at 7 Directions Architects & Planners and a citizen of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe (Sicangu Lakota). As a Sicangu Lakota architectural designer, her work centers on creating spaces and places for Indigenous peoples at the community, Tribal and urban scale. Her design methodology focuses on sustainable, community-driven, and culturally-responsive architecture. Bobbie has extensive experience in community outreach, master planning, conceptual and schematic design, and project management.
Education
- Master of Science in Architectural History & Theory candidate, University of Washington, expected 2022
- Masters of Architecture, University of Washington, 2021
- Bachelors of Science in Architectural Studies, South Dakota State University, 2014
Professional Practice
- 7 Directions Architects / Planners, Architectural Designer, Seattle, WA (2020-present)
- M Squared Engineers, Architectural Designer & Project Manager, San Clemente, CA (2016-2019)
- Koch Hazard Architects, Architectural Internship, Sioux Falls, SD (2013-2014)
Representative Projects
- Wolakota Regenerative Bison Range, Master Plan, Mustang Meadows, SD
- Keya Wakpala Woíçageyapi, Master Plan, Neighborhood Development, Housing Design, Mission, SD
- He Sapa Otipi, Visioning & Community Outreach, Rapid City, SD
- Apsáalooke Dance Arbor & Round Hall, Schematic Design, Crow Agency, MT
- Apsáalooke Cultural Center & Museum, Programming & Conceptual Design, Crow Agency, MT
- Muckleshoot Van Putten Housing Development, Master Plan & Housing Design, Auburn, WA
- Nisqually Cultural Center, Master Plan & Conceptual Design, DuPont, WA
- Hayu Tilixum Multi-Family Residential, Cultural Design Consultant, Portland, OR
- Spokane Indian Housing Authority Maintenance Building, Schematic Design, Wellpinit, WA
- Stillaguamish Wellness Clinic, Interior Design, Arlington, WA
- Hunkpati Business Incubator, Conceptual & Schematic Design, Fort Thompson, SD