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Quinn Evans 2026 Summer Internship Experiences

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September 10, 2026
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Our 2026 internship cohort recently wrapped up an exciting summer filled with site visits, project work, and new opportunities.

Our 2026 internship cohort recently wrapped up an exciting summer filled with site visits, project work, and new opportunities.

Our “Quinnterns” joined us from undergraduate and graduate programs at the George Washington University, Virginia Tech, University of Detroit Mercy, University of the District of Columbia, University of Maryland, University of Michigan, and University of Virginia to participate in architecture, interior design, and sustainable design internships.

Ruth Player, Emma Turner, Jonah Kramer, Merina Billey, Brianna Cole, Jacori Schoolfield, Clara Reed, and Jack Novotny recapped their experiences with us in this video, and generously shared advice for future interns. We’re so grateful to have had them as a part of the team this summer and we’re excited to see what they do next!

Aspiring interns can find tips for applying for architecture internships here. Future Quinn Evans internship opportunities will be posted on our Careers page.

Summer Quinnterns 2026

RUTH PLAYER

This is really a great internship to learn about what it's like to be a design professional.

EMMA TURNER

This summer, I had an impact on the elementary school renovation project I was working on that's aiming to achieve LEED gold certification. I was a part of creating the documentation and report for the team to be able to submit for that LEED credit.

JONAH KRAMER

It was really fun to start on a project at the beginning of the summer, and actually get to close it out and submit for permits with some of my own work in the final set.

MERINA BILLEY

My favorite experience during my Quinnternship was, in general, the opportunity to work with like-minded professionals that care deeply about the work that they do. I loved being able to collaborate on projects that aim to serve and strengthen communities.

BRIANNA COLE

The most impactful thing I've done at Quinn Evans is picking out finishes for furniture selection. I feel like it's really rewarding and creates the atmosphere you are trying to portray.

RUTH PLAYER

To anyone thinking about interning at Quinn Evans, I can't recommend it enough. They really want you to ask questions, and then that just really makes for a great learning experience throughout the summer.

JACORI SCHOOLFIELD

I definitely would say to be you and go into every room with curiosity, with being learning-forward, because that's what shines in any meeting—the ability to ask questions, to be engaged.

CLARA REED

Go for it. I believe that the experiences and opportunities I had during my time at Quinn Evans have been foundational, and have given me a great start to my career.

JACK NOVOTNY

I think I'd want others to know just how much I've really enjoyed not only the work, but also the people at Quinn Evans. It's been fascinating to talk with and learn from all these experts in the field of historic preservation, and I'm really looking forward to carrying what I've learned this summer into both my studies and my professional career.

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