Magdalena Naydekova-Ruka

Magdalena Naydekova-Ruka is an experienced architect currently working at Diller Scofidio + Renfro since October 2020. Prior to this role, Magdalena served as an architect at KPF and Steven Holl Architects, where involvement included the Expansion of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Early professional experience includes work as an architectural designer at MOS Architects and internships at Barkow Leibinger, One Architecture, and MADA s.p.a.m. Additionally, Magdalena contributed as a researcher in the Building Technology group at MIT. Educational background includes a Master of Architecture from Harvard University Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and Architecture from Wellesley College, among other distinguished academic institutions.