Tekena's research focuses on how aesthetic devices move between the discursive spaces of arts and architecture. He is the founder of TEKENA KOKO OFFICE, a design practice that works on projects that vary between arts, architecture, and landscape architecture. He has previously taught at USC and runs a transient gallery called HOTEL.
The CAAD Forum series, held roughly every other Friday during the fall and spring semesters, brings faculty, staff, and students together for an informal and inquisitive discussion about ideas relating to architecture and its history, theory, practice, and future.
Presentations are followed by time for Q&A, with the option to participate in person or via live webcast. Attendees are expected to follow the University's COVID-19 guidance, including recommendations for masks, distancing, and vaccination. Please note that lunch will not be provided in order to promote a safe gathering.