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Roger Clark started his career at the College of Design (formerly School of Design) after teaching for five years at the University of Virginia. He felt that architecture was best taught by architects, and so maintained a practice of architecture while also teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPractice informed my teaching and teaching inspired my practice,\u201d Clark says. He was sincerely flattered that Rand created the endowed lecture series in his name so quickly, assuming it might normally occur at someone\u2019s death.
Rand recalls that Clark had the ability to assess a student\u2019s experience level, slowly reveal concepts that can be firmly grasped before leading them to the next level to see their projects in profoundly new ways. Clark often conveyed that architects need to be innovative even when hampered by constraints and avoid falling into the routine of the mundane. He encouraged his students to not miss the richness that space, form, material, site and natural light can provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his career, Clark has produced buildings that consistently receive awards and critical acclaim, all while balancing teaching with his professional practice. He describes architecture and teaching similarly \u2013 as a \u201clogical, tangible art whose multi-dimensional character requires great thoroughness and constant attention to detail.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This devotion to teaching has led to long lasting friendships with former students. \u201cStudents enriched, stimulated, questioned, and challenged me,\u201d Clark says. \u201cThey kept me and my mind young and made years of my teaching career pass quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clark taught several foundational courses for students, including History of Contemporary Architecture, Analysis of Precedent, and fifth-year and graduate-level studios. \u201cMy guidance was to question, prod, and challenge the students to identify an architectural idea that would lead to physical form,\u201d he says. He describes the students as motivated, interesting, intelligent, talented, curious, hardworking and concerned about themselves and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rand, who has taught in the college for more than 45 years, has seen firsthand how Clark has provoked students to form their personal values as designers, architects and human beings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The lectures created by this endowment provide the opportunity to bring fresh viewpoints to the students and faculty. They will also hopefully encourage local practicing architects and recent graduates to return to the school, thus further enhancing the strong relationship between the School of Architecture and practicing architects in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis annual event will recognize Clark\u2019s significance as an architectural educator over his long-standing career and enhance the education of future students,\u201d says Rand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make a gift to support this speaker endowment, please visit: https:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/roger-clark-speaker-fund<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n