LeFevre Fellowship

The Ohio State University Employer:
Columbus, OH, USLocation:
Tue, Oct 22 '24Posted on:
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LeFevre Fellowship

The architecture section of the Knowlton School of Architecture at The Ohio State University seeks forward-looking candidates for the Howard E. LeFevre ‘29 Fellowship. Previously a one-year position, the Knowlton School is excited to announce that our design research fellowship is now a two-year appointment.

The LeFevre Fellowship’s new format marks its 25th year, and we seek to continue a tradition of innovative design research centered on issues important to contemporary culture. The expanded fellowship period gives an emerging architect the unique opportunity to develop both a research project and public programming. Aimed at probing the discipline's boundaries, the fellowship provides multiple forms of support: material resources, fabrication and exhibition spaces, focused teaching assignments, and a friendly group of colleagues who encourage serious experimentation.

LeFevre fellows imaginatively explore a range of topics related to architecture. The scope of concerns has previously included media, technology, popular culture, history, theory, material assemblies, and advanced techniques for design and building. Past LeFevre projects have been widely published and were recently the subject of a standalone publication. Our previous fellows are Michael Silver, Joachim Huber, Janette Kim, Lola Sheppard, Mason White, Stephen Roe, Chiafang Wu, Andrew Kudless, William O'brien Jr., Jimenez Lai, Nick Gelpi, Brian Holland, Michael Piper, Brandon Clifford, Justin Diles, Curtis Roth, David Eskenazi, Carrie Mcknelly, Galo Canizares, Sarah Hirschmann, Emily Mohr, Galen Pardee, Zelig Fok, Georgina Baronian, and Samiha Meem.

Situated within a major research university with state-of-the-art facilities, the Knowlton School is a site for critical inquiry. A strong design culture and pioneering work with technology—intertwining aesthetic explorations with questions of social and environmental importance—form the core of our educational mission. Our school and the university are vital parts of a growing city and metropolitan area of over two million people.

The successful applicant will be given two 9-month appointments over two consecutive academic years. During this period, the fellow is expected to vigorously develop a research project. The project should contribute to the culture of the Knowlton school and the discipline of architecture. During the appointment, fellows will be given the time and resources to advance their research in the following ways: by preparing a public exhibition and delivering a public lecture related to the research project; by teaching related studios and seminars; and, by organizing events such as symposia and workshops. The Fellowship provides a salary for teaching, a paid Graduate Research Assistant, a budget for organizing events, and a budget for research/project materials. Qualified domestic and international applicants are welcome.

For general questions regarding this position, please contact Search Committee Chair Justin Diles (diles.8@osu.edu).

To apply for the LeFevre Fellowship, click here.