Kevin Taylor

Indigenous Designer
Kevin is a member of the Navajo Nation, hailing from the Four Corners area, with a profound passion for design rooted in his cultural heritage. Inspired by his grandmothers, who are Navajo rug weavers, Kevin’s love for the arts has naturally extended into his pursuit of architecture. He is currently completing his Master’s in Architecture at Arizona State University, where he also obtained his undergraduate degree in the same field. Belonging to the Tabaahi (The Water’s Edge People), Tachii’nii (The Red Running into the Water People), Ashiihi (The Salt People), and Kinlichii’nii (The Red House People) clans, Kevin’s long-term vision is to advocate for greater representation of Indigenous architects. He is committed to encouraging Indigenous youth to follow their passions in the arts and design, just as he has been inspired by his own heritage. Outside of school and work, Kevin enjoys exploring the landscape, creating sketches, cooking new meals, watching films, and actively participating in his community. He has also developed an interest in graphic design, further broadening his artistic pursuits.
Awards

Honorary Fellow


The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada is proud to announce that Wanda Dalla Costa, a prominent Indigenous voice and practitioner in North American architecture, has been awarded honorary fellowship for 2022. Wanda Dalla Costa is a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation and was the first First Nation woman to become an architect in Canada. Her firm, Tawaw Architecture Collective, is based in Phoenix, Arizona. She is the director and founder of Arizona State University’s Indigenous Design Collaborative, a community-driven design and construction program that brings together tribal community members, industry and multidisciplinary teams of university students and faculty to co-design and co-develop solutions for tribal communities. Dalla Costa is a prominent Indigenous female voice within the architectural profession–specifically within the academic sphere in North America.
Awards

YBCA's 100 Honorees: Wanda Dalla Costa


Indigenous Design Collaborative's founder and design director Wanda Dalla Costa was recognized as YBCA 100 list of change makers and cultural activists working at the intersection of art, social change and civic life.
Awards

Trailblazer Award: Wanda Dalla Costa


Presented this year as part of NZ20, the world's largest net zero conference and expo, the Trailblazer Awards celebrate leaders who are building a net zero future through their work in the carbon, energy, water, waste, transit and/or policy sectors.
Awards

St. Lawrence Center Competition Award 2023

Awards

Jeff Harnar Award
Unbuilt Architecture 2021

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