Recognized as a prominent design strategist and architectural matchmaker with a unique expertise, Susanna Sirefman, founder and president of Dovetail Design Strategists, is also a sought-after writer and speaker across the industry.
She has authored five books on contemporary architecture, including guides to understanding recent architecture in New York City and Chicago, and has penned articles for noted publications like the Wall Street Journal, The Journal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and numerous architecture and design publications.
Architecture Competitions and the Production of Culture, Quality and Knowledge: An International Inquiry
Architecture Competitions and the Production of Culture, Quality and Knowledge: An International Inquiry
Amongst her speaking engagements, Susanna was brought on as a featured guest on the US Modernist Radio show to discuss “Bigtime Architecture Competitions,” and on EntreArchitect, where she spoke on “Matching Talented Architects to Growing Institutions” and convening a panel for the National Arts Club titled, “Buildings, Race, and History: Inspiring Architects in Conversation.” Susanna also serves as a visiting critic at architecture and urban design programs around the globe.
Amongst her speaking engagements, Susanna was brought on as a featured guest on the US Modernist Radio show to discuss “Bigtime Architecture Competitions,” and on EntreArchitect, where she spoke on “Matching Talented Architects to Growing Institutions” and convening a panel for the National Arts Club titled, “Buildings, Race, and History: Inspiring Architects in Conversation.” Susanna also serves as a visiting critic at architecture and urban design programs around the globe.
Nakoto Building Arts: Susanna Sirefman Interviewed by Nakoto Rentz | February 2024
The Global Impact of Dovetail Design Strategists International Design Competitions
Episode #131 US Modernist Radio | February 2020
Bigtime Architecture Competitions with Susanna Sirefman and Robbie Johnston
The National Arts Club | December 2020
Buildings, Race and History: Inspiring Architects in Conversation
Episode 347, EntreArchitect with Mark R. LePage | October 2020
Shortlist: Matching Talented Architects to Growing Institutions
World Architecture Festival Podcast | June 2021
WAFVirtual 2020-Business Stream-Winning Work
American Institute of Architects NY Chapter, Center for Architecture | October 2017
Pigeon Holed: Breaking Out
The Design Competition Conference Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Harvard University | May 2015
Keynote Panel
March 26, 2024 | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library - New York, New York
"Madame Architect Presents: Women Who Shape Our World"
MARCH 10-13, 2024 | CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE - LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
"Flipping the Narrative: A New Model for Inclusivity in Capital Projects"
FALL 2023 | RDV-INDEX DESIGN CONFERENCE – MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC
“The Architecture of Major Projects”
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 | INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE - ANTWERP, BELGIUM
"The Portland Museum of Art Campus Unification + Expansion International Design Competition as a Global Call to Action"