March 14th, 2024
Amanda Nicole Bridges AIA, NOMA, LEED AP
Amanda Nicole Bridges, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP is an undergraduate studio instructor and licensed architect in California. She is currently a Senior Architect at Siol Stuidos in San Francisco, an integrated architecture, interiors, and landscape design practice, and an Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University and the University of California Berkeley
Amanda has worked on a range of large scale urban projects, commercial buildings, snd custom homes throughout the US, including projects with Skidmore Owings and Merrill, KieranTimberlake, and Woods Dangaran. Her work as a Board Member of the Architectural Foundation of SF and committee member of NOMA and NAACP's CESBS focuses on mentorship and instilling sustainable projects with a specific sense of community, dignity, and place. Amanda has been speaker at the NetZero Conference, BuildingGreen, Yale Women in Architecture, and on other organizational panels. She earned her B.A. at Harvard University and her M.Arch at Yale University's School of Architecture, where she received the Yen and Dolly Liang academic award. On weekends, Amanda enjoys running, hiking, and live music.
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working toward a cultural shift
As we each continue to navigate architecture’s firm, academic, and non-profit spheres, how can we balance mixing, acquiescing to, confronting, and reimagining our culture together toward meaningful change? In an era defined by rapid growth and change, the field of architecture is ripe for the industry disruption that we have seen shift other fields in recent decades. Our industry is defined by looking ahead; how are we culturally a century behind?
Christine Woodward Founder, CEO, 19th & CO
With a rich tapestry of over 15 years as an interior designer, Christine holds a master's degree in architecture and has fortified her expertise through studies in management at Harvard. Currently pursuing an MBA at Johns Hopkins University, Christine stands as the Founder/CEO and Principal Consultant known for her specialization in recruiting, leadership and management coaching, and the seamless implementation of growth strategies.
A catalyst for change and an unwavering accountability partner, Christine ignites transformative shifts within organizations, driving a culture of continuous improvement. Her forte lies in motivating and orchestrating enhancements in team organization and nurturing an environment primed for future success. Passionate about aligning businesses with their future goals, Christine navigates strategic implementations that are aligned with Clients’ personal and professional needs.
Before establishing 19th&CO, Christine made impactful contributions at leading design firms within the design industry, including interior design powerhouse Gensler and the world-renowned advertising agency McCann Global in New York.
From working IN the creative industry to working ON the creative industry. One firm at a time.
With a first career in advertising in NYC at one of the largest agencies in the world, Christine sought an alternative creative outlet in the built environment. After completing an M.ARCH including all IDP hours, Christine parlayed 15 years in interior design to become the go-to premier business consultancy to interior designers and architects throughout the country.