K-State College of Architecture, Planning & Design honors alumni
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University's College of Architecture, Planning & Design, or APDesign, has recognized five distinguished alumni with the 2024 10-Year APDesign Alumni Honoree designation.
This prestigious accolade recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to their fields 10 years after their graduation from K-State and exemplify the spirit of excellence instilled by APDesign.
This year's honorees include Alyssa Butler, landscape architect for Norris Design, Denver, Colorado; Nadav Bittan, building information modeling specialist for Solomon Cordwell Buenz, Chicago, Illinois; Kate Moeder, interior designer for Hufft, Kansas City, Missouri; Mitchell Loring, urban planner for New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, New York, New York; and Montoya Coleman, interior designer for Gensler, Dallas, Texas;
Butler joined Norris Design after completing her Master of Landscape Architecture at K-State in 2014. With a background in both design and construction, Butler excels in complex project management and placemaking. She brings a unique perspective to her work by combining creative design with functional solutions, focusing on creating spaces that foster human interaction and community engagement.
Bittan leads technology integration efforts at Solomon Cordwell Buenz, or SCB, by implementing innovative digital workflows and quality management processes. His work spans multiple projects, focusing on efficiencies in design delivery through automation and building information modeling standards. He is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and is licensed by the American Institute of Architects. Bittan's expertise highlights the evolving role of technology in architecture.
With nearly a decade of experience, Moeder contributes her expertise across various project types and is passionate about fostering healthy, thriving communities through design. As secretary for the National Organization of Minority Architects Kansas City executive board, Moeder brings her values of inclusivity and social impact to her professional and community efforts.
With a Master of Regional and Community Planning from K-State, Loring is an advocate for public spaces and sustainable transportation solutions. His decade of public sector experience underscores his commitment to creating strategic, inclusive infrastructure that benefits communities across New York City.
A dedicated designer with a bachelor's degree in interior design from K-State, Coleman specializes in technical drawing and detailing with an emphasis in performing code analysis within workplace design. She also serves as the communications chair for the Dallas/Fort Worth National Organization of Minority Architects, emphasizing diversity and professional growth within the industry. As a single mother, Coleman aspires to leverage her certification to broaden her influence and improve her family's future.
Kansas State University's College of Architecture, Planning & Design is one of the nation's leading design and planning schools. With a commitment to providing a rigorous and interdisciplinary education, APDesign prepares students to lead in a globalized, complex world. Through its distinguished alumni, faculty and students, APDesign continues to make impactful contributions across the disciplines of architecture, planning, design and landscape architecture.
