Kipp Schecht

I was born in Irving, TX, and later moved to Stephenville, TX where I grew up. From an early age, I knew I wanted to do something creative. At six years old, I was torn between two dream jobs: architect...

I spent most of my childhood in Wichita, KS, after my family moved there from Guadalajara when I was 7. Growing up, I wanted to be a chef—I’d invite friends and family to my “restaurant” and create little experiences for...

My family means everything to me—my parents, brother, and husband are my closest friends, and we make it a point to spend time together whenever we can. I’ve always loved drawing, and it was my dad who first suggested architecture...

I grew up in Harlingen with a childhood dream of becoming an archaeologist—thanks to Indiana Jones. The idea of traveling, discovery, and adventure fascinated me, but it was a drafting class in high school that pointed me toward architecture. My...