Joanna Gonzales

“Companion Haven” reimagines an animal shelter as a multi-species performative system—one that challenges anthropocentric norms by fostering spatial and sensory connections among human and non-human species. Situated within the Boise River watershed, the project engages the temporal rhythms of a dynamic riverine ecosystem, integrating seasonal design strategies for both flooding and drought conditions. Through cross-species programming, habitat-responsive site design, and community-oriented spaces, the proposal advances architecture as an adaptive infrastructure—supporting interspecies coexistence, environmental literacy, and shared use across shifting climatic and ecological conditions.

Faculty Diego Romero Evans

Awards Leadership Award NOMAS