Lauren Buntemeyer

Lauren Buntemeyer is a lecturer at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Architecture and Design, where her work is a dynamic blend of professional practice, academic research, and experimental design. Her creative and scholarly pursuits explore the hidden lives of architecture and broader cultural expressions, embracing the idea that architecture is not confined to buildings but deeply intertwined with art, fashion, film, and other design mediums.

Lauren approaches design as a pluralist, believing that architecture is in constant dialogue with various forms of culture. Her projects explore how architecture engages with and reflects everything from contemporary fashion to cinematic storytelling, emphasizing that the built environment is shaped by a rich tapestry of inputs. She views design as a fluid process, where the boundaries between different creative disciplines dissolve, allowing for a continual reimagining of space, form, and meaning.

In both her teaching and research, Lauren encourages students to think beyond traditional architectural frameworks, positioning architecture as a practice that critically engages with the full spectrum of cultural and societal forces. Through this expansive lens, she fosters a design process that embraces experimentation, remixing, and reinterpretation, helping students craft spaces that are culturally resonant and critically engaged with the world around them.