Future100 students
March 25, 2025
BY NAOMI KING ENGLAR
Metropolis Magazine recently selected four graduating students from Tulane School of Architecture and Built Environment for its prestigious Future100 cohort, which annually designates the top 100 graduating architecture and interior design students in the United States and Canada.
"The class of 2026 comprises 100 exceptional young designers whose portfolios demonstrate a shared dedication to purposeful design," according to the Metropolis news release on the selection. "Grounded in research and driven by experimentation, their work addresses community, culture, inclusivity, and sustainability with care and conviction, establishing them as rising voices in the profession."
Tulane's four students represent the largest group selected from Tulane to date. The students are: Camryn Francis (M.Arch *26 Candidate), Asha Hokanson (B.Arch '26 Candidate), Max Kaplan (B.Arch '26 Candidate), and Seyedeh Delaram Khoshhal Ziabari (M.Arch *26 Candidate).
Read more about each student below.
Camryn Francis is a graduate candidate for the Master of Architecture in 2026, nominated by Sonsoles Vela Navarro, Associate Program Director for Architecture, Tulane School of Architecture and Built Environment. See Camryn's portfolio.
"Camryn produces work that unites cultural sensitivity, wellness, and ecological stewardship. She approaches each design challenge with curiosity and determination, showing strength in both conceptual ambition and technical execution." - Sonsoles Vela Navarro
"I feel extremely grateful to have been selected as one of the graduate architecture students in the 2026 Metropolis Future 100 cohort. I'm especially thankful to Professor Sonsoles Velas for nominating me for this recognition. Being acknowledged alongside such an inspiring group of peers from across North America strengthens my confidence in continuing to trust my ideas and to evolve my design voice. Although my time at Tulane has spanned just two years, its impact has been profound in shaping how I think and work as a designer. I've truly valued being part of this community, and receiving this recognition of my work and collaboration throughout my graduate studies feels both affirming and motivating as I look ahead to the next chapter of my career." - Camryn Francis
Asha Hokanson is an undergraduate five-year Bachelor of Architecture candidate in 2026, nominated for Future100 by Sonsoles Vela Navarro, Associate Program Director for Architecture, Tulane University School of Architecture and Built Environment. See Asha's portfolio.
"Asha's projects demonstrate rigorous attention to material experimentation, environmental performance, and social equity. Her clarity of vision and depth of execution embody a commitment to resilient, inclusive, carbon-conscious futures." - Sonsoles Vela Navarro
"I'm incredibly honored to be selected as one of the 2026 Metropolis Future100 recipients! This recognition means a lot to me, not just as a reflection of my work, but of the people and conversations that have shaped how I think about architecture and design. During my time at Tulane, I've explored design across different mediums and scales, using those explorations to inform more traditional architectural processes. My work focuses on the intersection of landscape, infrastructure, and public life, with an emphasis on ecological systems, adaptability, and the creation of meaningful spatial experiences. I'm deeply grateful to the professors, mentors, and peers who have pushed me to think critically, take risks, and refine my voice as a designer. I'm excited and feel lucky to carry what I’ve learned into the next stage of my career!" - Asha Hokanson
Max Kaplan is an undergraduate five-year Bachelor of Architecture candidate in 2026, nominated for Future100 by Sonsoles Vela Navarro, Associate Program Director for Architecture, Tulane School of Architecture and Built Environment. See Max's portfolio.
"Maxwell is an exceptional student whose work demonstrates architecture as a regenerative force, uniting ecological repair, cultural stewardship, and human well-being. He shows remarkable range across scales and typologies, with a clear vision of architecture's role in shaping resilient and equitable futures." - Sonsoles Vela Navarro
"I am honored to be selected for the Metropolis Future100 and grateful to the faculty and peers at Tulane who have deepened my understanding of architecture and its role. My work is driven by the belief that design can do more than create buildings; it can influence how people live, connect, and experience the spaces around them. In that sense, working with existing forms and landscapes opens up new ways to rethink how architecture supports communities in everyday life. This recognition encourages me to keep pushing my work that questions how architecture operates and expands who it serves." - Max Kaplan
Seyedeh Delaram Khoshhal Ziabari is a graduate Master of Architecture candidate in 2026, nominated for Future100 by Ammar Eloueini, Professor of Architecture, Tulane School of Architecture and Built Environment. See Delaram's portfolio.
"Delaram is a talented young architect with a world view and experience. Her approach to architecture is personal and shaped by her experience. She is one of the best students I have ever taught over the years." - Ammar Eloueini
"Being selected for the Future100 list by Metropolis is both an honor and a turning point that makes me more hopeful about the future. As an international student, it affirms that diverse perspectives have a place in shaping architecture. I see architecture as a medium for creating spaces where people can build meaningful memories and encounter something new. What drives me is the ability to design environments that resonate emotionally while expanding the boundaries of experience. I aspire to create work that leaves a lasting impact on how people feel, connect, and live." - Delaram Khoshhal