Since graduating from the University of Michigan and completing two travel studio programs, Damon Dickerson has worked professionally as an architectural designer throughout Michigan. As a native of Ypsilanti, Damon and his family moved to Detroit with the intention to aid in the City’s revitalization. With a belief that equitable development starts with community, he has always leveraged his passion and architectural skillset to seek solutions to issues stemming from built environment inequities. With a hand for design, Damon leads coordination and documentation efforts in various areas of small to large-scale projects. Damon has worked on a myriad project types; including residential, sports and entertainment, family recreation centers, tenant and landlord build outs. He enjoys designing, developing, and coordinating the client’s vision through all project phases. He demonstrates an understanding of municipal code, and consistently works with requisite disciplines in interpreting their project-based goals and aspirations.5 projects Damon loves:Castelvecchio Museum – ScarpaChaffers’ Ann Arbor Cottage – ChaffersSugar Hill Mixed-Use – AdjayeSunken House – AdjayeCharles H. Wright Museum of African American History – Sims|Varner Architects he’d love to know more about:Jack TravisDiebedo Francis KéréShigeru BanRem KoolhaasDetroit City of Design SpotlightCharles H. Wright Museum of African American History – Sims-Varner AssociatesAnd Still We Rise exhibitionHoward Sims, FAIAHarold Varner, FAIAHubert Massey, artist, muralistHip-Hop ArchitectureDavid Hughes: Afrocentric ArchitectureJack TravisThe Afrocentric Idea by Molefi Kete AsanteNational Organization of Minority Architects ConferenceShow Topic Links:University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture & PlanningWashtenaw Community CollegeNational Organization of Minority Architects (NOMAS)Ypsilanti, MichiganDokes Design ArchitectureJonathan Siegel: “Architect as Developer” (EntreArchitect: Context & Clarity)Damon and Ashley Dickerson: Pioneers in Rebuilding Detroit (POLITICO)Tower Pinkster

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