John Wray

Background

About John Wray

Hello, I’m John - I grew up in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and later earned my B.S. in Landscape Architecture nearby at West Virginia University in 2015. Two years later, I received my Masters from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design in 2017. After working in HOK's Planning practice in Washington D.C for 3.5 years, I’m presently a Landscape and Urban Designer at Oehme Van Sweden. My work as a design professional focuses on the variable layers and scales embedded in human and ecological needs of urban landscapes. I’m also teaching courses on digital design technologies at the University of Maryland. With one foot in academia and the other in professional practice, my research is geared towards leveraging imaginative technology to challenge conventional design processes and establish more efficient workflows that lead to higher quality design and project delivery. I also strive to engage w/ community activities as both a designer and volunteer. Some recent projects I’ve helped with and directed included the design and construction of both temporary and interactive installations.