Landscape architect Kate Orff, urban designer Damon Rich, and artist Trevor Paglen have won the prestigious commendation.
Today, the MacArthur Foundation announced its 2017 fellows. Each of the 24 creative thinkers at the top of their respective fields–which include performing arts, fine arts, math, science, anthropology, history, and more–have been awarded a $625,000 grant to continue their work. This year’s design-oriented inductees include landscape architect Kate Orff, artist and geographer Trevor Paglen, and urban planner Damon Rich.