John Cava, Architect

J. M. Cava’s introduction to architecture was through the renowned American architect, Louis I. Kahn at the University of Pennsylvania, after which he obtained degrees from both the University of Oregon and Columbia University in New York. He has designed buildings and interiors at all scales, from houses to high-rises as both a senior designer and partner in design-oriented firms. He initiated several new programs for the University of Oregon, including the Portland Program, where he taught the design, history, and theory of architecture for many years. He has published numerous articles and books on architecture and design, collaborating with Kenneth Frampton on Studies in Tectonic Culture and most recently 3x3: The Architecture of Suyama, Peterson, Deguchi.