Brett Steele appointed as new USC School of Architecture dean

2023-12-04T20:35:00-05:00

The University of Southern California (USC) today announced the appointment of renowned architect and educator Brett Steele as its new dean for the School of Architecture.

Steele will be stepping in to replace interim dean Willow Bay, who was appointed back in July 2022, following the quiet departure of former architecture dean Milton Curry.

Steele is no stranger to leading prominent schools of architecture. Prior to his new future position at USC, he served as UCLA's School of the Arts and Architecture dean since 2017. Before his time working in Los Angeles, he held pivotal leadership positions at the Architectural Association (AA), serving as a chief executive and Director since 2005. Prior to that, he created and led the AA Design Research Lab, the school's first accredited Master of Architecture program, for eight years.

According to USC President Carol Folt, "Brett Steele’s collaborative leadership is a perfect fit for our School of Architecture. One of the things that impress...

Brett Steele, current director of the AA, appointed Dean of the UCLA School of Arts and Architecture

2016-12-14T12:44:00-05:00

Brett Steele, current director of the Architectural Association of Architecture (AA) will soon be heading to sunnier shores. Scott Waugh, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost of the University of California School of Arts and Architecture (UCLA), has just announced that Steele has been appointed dean. In that role, Steel will oversee the school’s program in architecture, as well as its programs in urban design, visual arts, design, media arts, world arts and cultures, and dance. Moreover, he will be in charge of the school’s two prominent museums, the Fowler and the Hammer.

“Chancellor [Gene] Block and I are confident that Brett will provide outstanding leadership as dean of the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture,” said Waugh in a press statement.

Steele has served as the chief executive and academic leader of the AA since 2005. He will start his new job at UCLA in August of next year, succeeding interim dean David Roussève. While at the AA, Steele launched a visiting school in...

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Brett Steele appointed as new USC School of Architecture dean

Brett Steele, current director of the AA, appointed Dean of the UCLA School of Arts and Architecture