Francisco Anaya Jr., is a first-generation Mexican-American from Houston, Texas. He earned Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design and a minor in Product Design and Digital Fabrication from Texas A&M University, And is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania.
His passions lies in architectural design, where he thrives on crafting innovative spaces that seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetics. Beyond architecture, his interests span a diverse range of design disciplines, including product design, fashion, visualization, and furniture. This broad spectrum of passions reflects his versatility and unwavering eagerness to explore every facet of the design world.
He has contributed his skills to notable organizations such as the City of Houston Design and Construction public department, T8 Projects, VG Studio, Penn Praxis, and Tom Wiscombe. His dedication have been recognized through accolades such as the 2nd tier Dale Lewis Travel Scholarship, First Place in the Scheukwoodman Competition, a Diversity Scholarship to attend UPenn, and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo award and Diversity Hispanic Network Scholar at Texas A&M.
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University of Pennsylvania 2021/2024
Texas A&M 2017/2021
Barcelona Architecture Center 2019
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Ewing Cole
Teaching Assistant - Upenn
Tom Wiscombe Architecture - Intern
Penn Praxis - Design to Thrive
Texas A&M Architecture Summer Counselor
Five Guys (making fries)
VS Studio - Intern
T8 Projects - Intern
City of Houston Public Design Department
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Arthur Spayd Brooke Memorial Prize
Dales Travel
Scheukwoodman 1st place
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Upenn Diversity Scholar
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Pressing Matter 11
Drawing Attention - London
Undergrad Thesis