Evan Orf

Evan joined Utile in 2021 as an architectural designer. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Lehigh University and his Master in Architecture from Harvard Graduate School of Design, where he developed an affinity for all things odd, bold, and animated. This affinity formed the foundation of his graduate thesis, in which he proposed a new form of “Animate Architecture” based on the exaggerated yet relatable interactions between characters in slapstick animation. He continues to transform particularly odd buildings he encounters into characters through illustration and animation. Prior to joining Utile, Evan worked at TERROIR Architects in Copenhagen and the Los Angeles Design Group as a designer on projects of all scales, from small biennial installations to single-family homes to an international urban planning competition. His interests outside of architecture include playing piano, scouring the internet for new music, and researching the eclectic history of his hometown, St. Louis. He currently lives in Boston with his partner and his grumpy cat George.