Raquel Thompson: Shaping the Future of Caribbean Architecture with Vision and Purpose
From Barbados to Howard University and back, architect Raquel Thompson. leads with innovation, cultural awareness, and a passion for sustainable design In the evolving landscape of Caribbean architecture, few names resonate with as much promise and purpose as Raquel Thompson , Principal Architect at Front House Design Studio in Barbados . With a deep-rooted commitment to sustainable design and a career shaped by both global education and local experience, Raquel exemplifies the new generation of architects redefining the Caribbean’s built environment. Raquel’s journey began with a foundation in design at the Barbados Community College, where her early passion for architecture took shape. Her natural ability to merge aesthetics with functionality quickly became apparent, propelling her toward higher education abroad. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. — one of the leading historically Black universities in the United State...