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Michael Desmond, professor of architecture at LSU, received a Bachelor of Architecture from Louisiana State University, a Master of Architecture and Urban Design from the Harvard Graduate School of Design, and a PhD in History, Theory, and Criticism in Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research interests focus on the role of architecture in society and include American architecture and urban history, as well as cultural mythology and belief systems as frames for evaluation of architectural forms. His doctoral research explored the community-scale work of Frank Lloyd Wright in the context of Emersonian themes in American history and the modernist interest in subject/object perception. He published several chapters in Frank Lloyd Wright: The Living City, the catalog for the first significant traveling exhibition of Wright’s work in Europe and was a curator of the Frank Lloyd Wright: Unpacking the Archives exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. He has served on the Board of Trustees for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation located at Taliesin West in Arizona, and on the Board of Directors for the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy in Chicago. Desmond received a Campus Heritage Grant from the Getty Foundation in Los Angeles to conduct an inventory and analysis of the historic LSU campus. This effort produced The Architecture of LSU, published by LSU Press in 2013. As a practicing architect he was awarded a Gulf States Region Merit Honor Citation for Excellence in Design from the American Institute of Architects for the Bluebonnet Swamp Interpretive Center Education Building. He has an extensive record of taking LSU students on architectural tours of Europe.

Professor Desmond served as the founding Director of the Doctor of Design program at LSU.

Founder & Principal Designer | Designs by Darrion

Darrion Goudy is a proud graduate of Louisiana State University, where he earned his Master’s in Architecture in 2020. With a passion for architecture, landscape design, and construction, Darrion has built an impressive career that blends creativity, functionality, and sustainability.

Currently, he is the Founder and Principal Designer of Designs by Darrion, a luxury outdoor living and architectural company based in Royse City, Texas. His work focuses on custom outdoor spaces, site planning, high-end landscaping, and architectural consulting, delivering premium design solutions to residential and commercial clients.

Before launching his business, Darrion gained experience as an architectural draftsman, landscape manager, and project lead on multiple design-build teams. His expertise spans AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, BIM, and site development, making him a well-rounded professional in the built environment.

Beyond his professional achievements, Darrion is a former Division I football player at the University of Southern Mississippi (2010-2014), where he developed a strong work ethic, leadership skills, and a competitive drive that continue to shape his career.

Currently, Darrion is pursuing a Master’s in Construction Management at LSU, further expanding his expertise in project execution, cost estimation, and construction methodologies. His goal is to bridge the gap between architecture, construction, and design, ensuring seamless project delivery for his clients.

In his personal life, Darrion is a devoted husband and father, balancing family life with his entrepreneurial pursuits. He remains deeply connected to LSU, mentoring young designers and contributing to the architecture and construction industries.

“Success isn’t just about what you build—it’s about the knowledge you pass down and the impact you leave behind.”

Website: designsbydarrion.com
LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/darrion-goudy

In 2023, relocated to NC to work at RATIO as a Construction Contract Administration Architect and QA/QC Advocate. Became licensed in March 2025.

Kenneth is a 2017 graduate of the LSU School of Architecture. He has worked for Humphreys and Partners since 2018. Humphreys is a multi-family firm headquartered in Dallas with an international presence. He currently lives in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

Jacob is a talented urban designer with a passion for how landscape architecture, architecture and marketing intersect to create beautiful community-oriented spaces. His professional and educational experiences in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, interiors and graphic design allow him to understand and design using various perspectives and scales. His Louisiana roots inspire his passion for how natural ecology and culture can affect communities, cities and states. When Jacob is not designing inclusive and engaging spaces, he can be found hiking, socializing at local happy hours, or obsessing over 1960s art movements.

Participated in the 2024 LCRI workshop under Traci Birch, providing design expertise to rural Louisiana towns.

Urban Designer on the Austin Riverfront District master plan. (name disclosed)

Urban Designer on the Trappey Riverfront District masterplan in Lafayette, LA

Urban Designer on the 500 Congress Mixed-Use District in Austin, TX.