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Blending with Nature Between the Oculus and the gradually sloping green roof, the library offers a unique experience to become an urban plaza for Durham and push the boundaries for what a library could be. It leans into the idea that libraries or core public gathering places that contribute to the city’s urban fabric. The view from the street shows the way the building begins the blend into the context by intentionally interacting with nature and creating open spaces for people to gather.

October 20, 2026

NC State Architecture Student Ethan Hall Wins 2026 Pendulum Prize

Architecture Student Ethan Hall received the Pendulum Prize for his proposal for Forest Branch Library, which explores how a public library can respond simultaneously to environmental conditions, the social history of its site and the everyday civic role of a library.
Cornelius Ojo, doctoral student

October 19, 2026

Student Spotlight: Meet Cornelius Ojo, Interdisciplinary Sustainability Champion

Originally from Nigeria, Cornelius Ojo is a fourth-year PhD student in NC State’s College of Design studying Urban Design and Planning. Cornelius earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture. Through his work in Kinston and Wilmington, North Carolina, as well as his experiences in the 2025 The Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology & Science (KIETS)…
Margaret Kirk

October 16, 2026

Incoming Faculty Spotlight: Margaret Kirk

Margaret Kirk’s research explores the intersection of interdisciplinary collaboration, computational design, digital fabrication, building technology and responsive systems to investigate new modes of architectural inquiry and spatial experience.
The statues at the global courtyard, abstract shapes of metal

September 18, 2026

Advancing Global Learning at Home: 2026-2027 Funded Projects

The Office of Global Engagement is pleased to announce five faculty and staff projects funded through its Advancing Global Learning at Home program, which supports innovative campus-based initiatives that bring international perspectives and global skills development to NC State students. Jason Bocarro, College of Natural Resources – Global Perspectives in Sport, Events, and Tourism Management…
Group photo in front of structure

September 16, 2026

The Crossover at The Corner

From a 64th-scale model to a full-scale gathering space in just 11 weeks, NC State College of Design students brought The Crossover to life on Centennial Campus, learning firsthand how design, construction and collaboration come together in the real world.
Group photo in front of structure

September 16, 2026

The Crossover at The Corner

From a 64th-scale model to a full-scale gathering space in just 11 weeks, NC State College of Design students brought The Crossover to life on Centennial Campus, learning firsthand how design, construction and collaboration come together in the real world.
Designlife Magazine 2026 Cover

August 14, 2026

The 2026 Designlife Magazine

The 2026 issue of the annual Designlife Magazine is here! Read about what our students, faculty and alumni have been up to over the past year.
Chancellor Howell and Dean Hoversten in front of LED wall in virtual production lab

July 09, 2026

A Decade of Vision: Ten Years of Transformative Leadership

Over the past decade, Dean Hoversten has led the NC State College of Design through a period of growth, expanded impact and deepened community. 
composite image of new incoming leaders council members featuring seven headshots

July 01, 2026

New Members Join College of Design Leaders Council

Seven new members join the College of Design Leaders Council in 2026, an advisory body to the college. In addition to the new cohort of members, president Jennifer Heintz will step down as Betsy Peters Rascoe assumes the role for the next two years.
Two women stand at the head of a table with a variety of ceramic items laid out in front of them

June 19, 2026

A Laboratory of Wonder and Care: Exploring the Future of Ceramic 3D Printing

Inside the College of Design’s Digital Clay Lab, Ph.D. student Maryam Badiei and instructor Lira Gomes are exploring how ceramic 3D printing can bridge ancient materials and emerging technologies. Through research, experimentation and collaboration, they’re uncovering new possibilities for design, architecture and the future of making.
Carolina Hurricanes fans stand and wave white towels during the pregame ceremonies

June 04, 2026

Make Some Noise: How Does Crowd Sound Affect the Stanley Cup Finals?

How does the Lenovo Center’s design make it such a loud venue for hockey games? Does it give the hometown Carolina Hurricanes a psychological edge over opponents? NC State experts weigh in.
The new interior opens up a previously-divided space to allow for a larger, more flexible work environment. Moveable tables allow for collaborative work, lectures or classroom configurations.

June 04, 2026

Light, Community and Design: The Transformed First Floor of Brooks Hall’s Matsumoto Wing

A building that once stood as an enduring tribute to modernism – colloquially named for the architect and designer who shaped its design – has once again been reshaped for a new era. The Matsumoto wing of Brooks Hall, named after former faculty member George Matsumoto and designed in the mid-fifties, has a refreshed first floor that connects the college’s internal mission with the outside environment.
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