Derek Sommers

Principal @Populous

Kansas City, MO, US

Project designer with a diverse background of experience across nearly all markets - from sports, hospitality, retail, as well as urban and interior design.At Populous, we employ a multidisciplinary approach to design with a dedicated pursuit of creating lasting architectural environments; both rich with meaning and that will stand the test of time.We take immense satisfaction in working with clients to identify shared design principles and seeing great ideas come to life. Specialized roles emphasize concept ideation and schematic design through advanced 3D visualization and graphics that help communicate innovative solutions toward the design of memorable places.

University of Cincinnati

Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)

University of Miami

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)