Sakura Azzopardi | 2026

In May 2026, I graduated with a Bachelor's in liberal Arts from Reed College, where I majored in Studio Art & Biology with a minor in music. I am passionate about all things intersectional, including environmentalism & sustainable design. My recent research has been dedicated to biomaterials, specifically the insulative potential of Mycelium-Based Composites (MBCs) as well as their use as a medium for sculpture-based art. In the summer of 2023, I studied at UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design, where I participated in an immersive design intensive, Design & Innovation for Sustainable Cities. In this program, my team and I proposed a theoretical design solution to combat sea-level rise along the San Francisco waterfront. While studying abroad in fall 2025, I took an Architecture Foundations Studio through DIS in Copenhagen, Denmark, where I gained experience with hand drafting on solo projects.