ch.com">Cory Henry, Principal and Founder of Atelier Cory Henry closes out the INTERSECTIONS series with the question of whether design should reflect culture, history and community concerns. Throughout this episode, Cory provides insights into his ongoing projects, notably highlighting the Freedom Center in Oklahoma City, a building restoration used by civil rights activist Clara Luper as well as the food insecurity Harvard GSD course called The Paradox of Hunger – Rural Mississippi. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of inclusive decision-making processes in infrastructure projects, particularly in relation to public transportation.

Atelier Cory Henry, an award-winning Los Angeles-based design studio led by Cory Henry, is renowned for its socially conscious and research-driven approach to design. Henry's work spans various scales and project types across continents, earning him recognition from organizations like the Royal Society of Arts in the UK and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) as an emerging talent in the field. He also boasts a notable academic career, having twice received the prestigious title of KEA Distinguished Professor from the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. His educational journey includes teaching roles at Harvard University Graduate School of Design, the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design, Syracuse University, the University of Maryland, Penn State University, and the University of Southern California. Cory Henry's academic background features a Master of Architecture from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Drexel University.