Three architecture students named to Metropolis Magazine’s Future100

For the third year in a row, graduating School of Architecture students have been named Metropolis magazine’s Future100. Jared Cook, Susanna Greiner and Seth Moore, graduating Master of Architecture students, were chosen among North America and Canada’s top 100 architecture and interior design students for the Class of 2025.

Selected by leading design educators and industry professionals, the Future100 represents the next generation of talent in architecture and design. All three Clemson honorees were recognized in the Architecture Graduate category for their creativity, leadership and commitment to impactful and equitable design.

Jim Stevens, director of the School of Architecture, praised the trio’s achievement: “Jared, Susanna and Seth embody the spirit of Clemson architecture. We’re incredibly proud of them and excited for their futures in shaping a better built environment.”

Jared Cook says the honor is deeply personal: “Two years ago, before starting graduate school, I was working professionally when our firm received the Metropolis Future100 issue in the mail. As I flipped through its pages, I was inspired by the exceptional work and thrilled to recognize the names of some former classmates. In that moment, I set a personal goal: if I returned to graduate school, I would strive to be among those featured.”

At Clemson, Cook credits the faculty’s passion and mentorship for developing his technical and conceptual skills, while assisting him in understanding the deeper meaning behind architects’ work.

“Through [the faculty’s] teaching, sketching has become a form of memory, detailing a story of collaboration and care, and building codes a reflection of public safety and civil responsibility,” he explained. “This perspective has greatly influenced the intentionality behind my work, helping me design with greater empathy, precision and purpose.”

Cook sees this recognition as a stepping stone toward continued growth and contribution to the field of architecture, explaining that this is more than just a line on a resume, but a connection to the professional world.

Susanna Greiner has been recognized for her passion for the study of architecture, the design of health care and health-supporting environments and the role the built environment plays in impacting human health and well-being.

Greiner credits the rigor of her courses, the expertise of the faculty, the variety of topics she studied and the resources available to her while at Clemson for elevating her work.

“It was both challenging and gratifying to simultaneously balance design excellence, technical resolution and contextual resonance of every project I was a part of,” she said. “The resources and tools at Clemson have allowed me to expand the scope of my work and encouraged my exploration.”

Greiner expressed excitement at being recognized among the Future100. “I am confident that this is an indication of an increased focus on designing the built environment for wellness and am eager to be a part of new and innovative designs in the field,” she said.

Seth Moore has been a staple in the School of Architecture since his first semester. Through the years, he has worked tirelessly for the School’s chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects Students.

Moore credits Clemson as being invaluable in shaping his approach to design. “Through design-build studios, creative inquiry courses in metal casting, cNOMAS exhibitions and a pivotal internship with Datum Workshop in Charleston, I have become not only a well-rounded designer, but a well-rounded craftsman,” he said.

He hopes that this designation will allow him to continue to expand his personal practice of making.

“I am very grateful to have received this distinct nomination, especially alongside two peers I have had the chance to work with and learn from over the past two years.”