Rate My Professor Clark Llewellyn

Clark Llewellyn, FAIA, serves as Professor and Director of the Global Track in the School of Architecture at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He earned a Master of Architecture from Harvard University in 1973 and a Bachelor of Architecture from Washington State University. Llewellyn joined UH Mānoa in 2007 and was appointed Dean of the School of Architecture, a position he held until 2013. During his deanship, he spearheaded the development of the Global Track China program, an international dual-degree initiative with Tongji University that promotes exchange between Eastern and Western architectural perspectives, enhances student opportunities in global markets, and strengthens Asia-Pacific engagement. He continues to lead this program, guiding Doctor of Architecture students and fostering international collaborations. Llewellyn is principal of Llewellyn Architects, established in 1978, and maintains an active professional practice alongside his academic roles.

Prior to UH Mānoa, Llewellyn directed the School of Architecture at Montana State University from 1995 to 2007, where he is now Professor Emeritus. His earlier appointments include faculty positions at King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia (1983-1984), Oregon School of Design in Portland (1981-1983), Portland State University (1979-1981), Mississippi State University (1978-1979), and Washington State University (1975-1978). Llewellyn served on the national American Institute of Architects Board of Directors from 2004 to 2007. His scholarly contributions encompass introductions and features in publications such as Korea Style (Tuttle Publications, 2006), So You Want to be an Architect by Lee Waldrup (Wiley & Co., 2006 and 2010), Harper’s Bazaar Korea (February 2008), Hawai’i Interiors (Spring 2008), Maui Magazine (March-April 2008), and Arumjigi Heritage Tomorrow Competition publication (Korea, April 2010). His teaching approach prioritizes critiquing, guiding, and inspiring students to explore beyond conventional boundaries, integrating diverse ideas, cultures, and environments informed by his experiences in the American West and the Pacific. Through these efforts, Llewellyn has significantly influenced international architecture education and practice.