In December 2011, we launched a campaign to raise money for the College of Design's efforts related to housing projects and work our students are doing with Habitat for Humanity. Because of your generosity, we surpassed our $10,000 goal for the the Gift of Shelter campaign. Thanks to your... View full entry »
On Friday, October 12, the UK College of Design hosted a discussion panel entitled “Design Adds Value” which addressed how the design of public spaces can benefit a community on an economic, physical, and social scale. The discussion featured three prominent architects who are working... View full entry »
On Saturday, September 22, UK/CoD welcomed guests from Norway, Finland, and Sweden to a symposium to discuss the recent shift in design that is catalyzed by research, and how that shift enriches the creative process. The day-long event included presentations from Mari Lending of the Oslo School... View full entry »
Jimenez Lai of Bureau Spectacular led a drawing workshop for 15 students from the School of Architecture. The workshop began with a discussion which focused on a wide range of topics such as figural forms, sensibilities of line-types, acute angles, sulking, optimism, and misbehaving. Each student... View full entry »
At the IdeaFestival in Louisville, Associate Dean for Research Gregory Luhan and Architecture graduate student Xiaoyin Li presented student models for the proposed Water Innovation Center in Louisville. The project, commissioned by the Louisville Water Company (LWC), was part of a year-long... View full entry »
SCI-ARC GRADUATION PAVILION COMPETITION October 19 – December 2, 2012 SCI-Arc Library Gallery Exhibition Opening: Friday, October 19, 7pm Discussion: Friday, November 2, 7pm Exhibition discussion with Marcelo Spina, Elena Manferdini, Ramiro Diaz-Granados, Tom Wiscombe and SCI-Arc Director... View full entry »
What: NewSchool of Architecture and Design (NSAD) – in collaboration with TEDxAmericasFinestCity – is hosting TEDxCity2.0 in San Diego, part of a world-wide event bringing together TEDx communities around the globe to share perspectives on themes relevant to the success of our future... View full entry »
San Diego—Oct. 5, 2012— A NewSchool of Architecture and Design (NSAD) summer studio that included architecture students from the Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM) gave students from the two schools an opportunity to learn from each other in an international classroom environment... View full entry »
A.UD’s RUMBLE: A film, directed by David Fenster is selected to be included in the 2012 Architecture & Design Film Festival in New York City. Festival features more than twenty-five films from eleven countries including public programs. October 18–21, 2012, Tribeca Cinemas. Watch... View full entry »
Craig Rafferty (B.Arch '70) is AIA Minnesota's 2012 Gold Medal recipient. The Gold Medal is AIA-MN's highest award bestowed on an individual member. It serves as recognition for a lifetime of distinguished achievement and significant contributions to architecture. Rafferty was an assistant... View full entry »
A new illustrated biography by associate professor John Comazzi (Architecture), Balthazar Korab: Architect of Photography, tells the story of Balthazar Korab, one of the mid-twentieth century's most celebrated architecture photographers. It's the first book dedicated solely to Korab's life and... View full entry »
More Than 3,000 Topics Covered in 1,000-plus Hours of Recordings, From 1974 to Present LOS ANGELES, CA—September 26, 2012 – The Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) today announced the launch of its much-anticipated SCI-Arc Media Archive, an online showcase of... View full entry »
San Diego—Sept. 26, 2012—NewSchool of Architecture and Design (NSAD) is honoring alumnus Ric Licata, FAIA, an award-winning architect who passed away this year, by offering a scholarship in his name. The Ric Licata Legacy Scholarship provides $7,000 for enrollment in the... View full entry »
On September 27, a member of the Staten Island collective, 5 P.M. (Poop Machine), will be assisting artist Tattfoo Tan in a workshop on raising urban chickens. This work should come naturally to the 5 p.m. member, because she is, in fact, a chicken. The opening reception reflects the nature of... View full entry »
