The Boston University Undergraduate Architecture Association (UAA) is a student-led organization that brings together students interested in architecture, urbanism, design, and the built environment. Open to students of all majors and levels of experience, UAA creates opportunities to explore these fields through conversation, hands-on learning, and engagement with the broader design community.
Throughout the academic year, UAA organizes site and studio visits, graduate school tours, professional panels, guest lectures, workshops, film screenings, and collaborative design projects. Recent programming has included visits to the MIT School of Architecture and Planning, the Harvard Graduate School of Design, and the office of ART Architects in Boston’s North End, as well as student-led software, drawing, and model-making workshops.
UAA serves both students considering careers in architecture, urban design and planning, preservation, and related fields, as well as anyone interested in how design shapes the spaces and communities around us. Through our programming, we aim to take full advantage of Boston’s rich architectural landscape and connect students with the city’s broader design community.
In Fall 2026, we meet on Wednesdays at 5:45 PM.
For more information or to join the mailing list, contact uaa@bu.edu or follow the Undergraduate Architecture Association on Instagram: @buarchitecture.
Officers and Contact Information:
This is my second year serving as President of UAA, though I am now happily sharing the role with Shammai. I am a senior pursuing a dual degree in Architectural Studies through the College of Arts & Sciences and Painting through the College of Fine Arts.
My interest in architecture grew through AH500, where I was introduced to different methods of architectural research and analysis. The course sparked my interest in working with archives and documenting how spaces evolve, function, and are remembered. I am currently developing a project that archives the transition of CFA’s Visual Arts Research and Resource Library (VARRL) through photography, interviews, and archival materials.
More broadly, I am interested in how the architectural language of a space is reflected in the ways people inhabit and use it. Outside of UAA, I am the Editor-in-Chief of Squinch Magazine at BU, and I love playing tennis. I am excited to see what we accomplish together this year!
Shammai Winitzer – Co-President
swinitze@bu.edu
I am a senior at BU studying Architectural and French Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences, and I am the Co-President of UAA this year. Outside of BU, I have taken Digital Design Courses at the Boston Architectural College and a studio at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard.
My interest in architecture is rooted in human interaction and preservation, particularly through the past year of studying architecture in Paris and exploring how designers today can build spaces that not only last, but continue to interact and question society at every scale. This year, I hope to explore this idea further by studying lasting ancient architecture throughout Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Aside from UAA, I love to cook, hike, garden, and dabble in any sort of home renovation projects. Looking forward to seeing how UAA can grow this year!
Nina Weinroth – Co-Vice President
ninaw553@bu.edu
Hi! I’m a senior majoring in Architectural Studies with a minor in Urban Studies. I’m interested in organic architecture, specifically the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, who blends nature with the built environment. I highly recommend taking CFA AR192! Professor JB Clancy provides a great intro to architectural drawing and Photoshop techniques. Outside of UAA, I love traveling, hiking, photography, tennis, and I’m a member of BU’s greek life!
Ness Hoch – Co-Vice President
nessh@bu.edu
I am a Senior majoring in architectural studies and minoring in visual arts, urban studies, and Hebrew. This summer I work for Turner Construction as a field engineering intern, working closely with both the builders and architects. Before this, while studying abroad at BU’s Venice studio, I gained an interest in the influence of different cultures on the appearance of a city and a love for Byzantine architecture. Outside of school I am usually exploring Boston and spending time with my friends.
Iliana Colie – Treasurer
ilianac@bu.edu
I’m a senior double majoring in Economics and the History of Art & Architecture, and I’ll be serving as the club’s Treasurer! I’m passionate about urban design, development economics, and landscape architecture, with a specific interest in exploring how cities and public spaces evolve. My favorite class at BU has been CAS AH527: Mount Auburn Cemetery, where I learned about Boston’s history through the landscapes we studied on-site weekly. Outside of academics, I love baking, figure skating, sailing on the Charles, traveling, and anything related to geography!
Madina Khasanboeva – Secretary
madinakh@bu.edu
I am a senior pursuing dual degrees in Advertising and Architectural Studies, with a minor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship. At BU, I serve as Creative Director of Off the Cuff and as Secretary of UAA. My favorite class was CAS AH 500 A1, “Methods and Inquiry in Architectural Studies,” with Heba Alnajada. Its focus on diverse research methodologies, from archival to ethnographic. In my free time, I love hot yoga, watching arthouse films, and traveling.
Tshepo Knight – Outside Events Manager
rtknight@bu.edu
My name is Tshepo Knight and I am a senior Architectural Studies major at BU and the Outside Events Manager for UAA . One of the aspects I love most about the program here at BU is the emphasis on architectural history and theory. My favorite class has been CAS AH354 — a history course available in the Venice Abroad Semester! All the classes are onsite, further enhancing my learning experience. Outside of my studies I love reading, cooking, and spending time with my friends!
Lennox Massucco – Outside Events Assistant
massucco@bu.edu
Hi! I’m a sophomore in Economics and Architectural Studies. I’ve found an interest in the overlap of architecture and real estate, and hope to gain experience in both Industries. I have always been interested in design, and highly recommend JB Clancy’s AR 192 for a helpful mentorship in architectural drawing. In my free time, I love sewing, rock climbing, surfing, and running in the city with friends.
Mayzie Wusz – Director of Web Development
mwusz@bu.edu
I am a junior majoring in Architectural Studies with a minor in Mathematics after transferring last fall! This past summer, I had the opportunity to intern at a small architecture firm back home in Portland, Oregon which was super informative, and this upcoming year I will be studying abroad in London for the Spring! I highly recommend taking CAS AH387, where we traveled all around Boston with Professor Abramson, as well as CFA AR192 with Professor JB Clancy, which was fantastic for honing in on drawing skills. Outside of UAA, I create art for The Daily Free Press, I am an editor for the city section of the Buzz, and I love watching movies and listening to music.
Aliya Nour – Social Media Coordinator (Fall)
anour@bu.edu
I am a sophomore double majoring in architectural studies and international relations. I am very interested in architectural preservation and sustainability through a global lens. This past summer I got to work at an architecture firm in Washington, DC, where I was able to further explore my passion and integrate it with modern software used at firms today. One of my favorite classes has been Arab Cities (CASAH 311) taught by Professor Alnajada as we learned about how architecture ties into religion, politics, and culture in the Middle East. I enjoy traveling, cooking, and reading!
Meira Brown – Social Media Coordinator (Spring)
meira@bu.edu
I’m a sophomore majoring in Architectural Studies. I’m really interested in architectural history and landscape architecture, and I love UAA field trips! One of my favorite classes so far was Global Modernism & Contemporary Architecture (AH398) because I loved learning about architecture around the world. I’m also excited to be taking Historic Houses (AH582) this fall to learn all about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Outside of UAA, I’m a VP for CHAARG, and I love reading/watching murder mysteries and playing soccer.