Architecture

Jan 14, 2020

Exploring Solutions, By Design

Barrie’s studio class, Affordable and Supportive Housing for NC State, explored possible solutions to student housing insecurity. The concept connected with the results of a 2017 research study by the NC State Food and Housing Security Initiative, co-chaired by psychology professor Mary Haskett and Sarah Wright, TRIO academic coach at the university, which found that almost 10 percent of NC State students had experienced homelessness within a 30-day period.

Dec 16, 2019

Renowned Architect Curt Fentress Gave Commencement Speech, Received Honorary Degree

Now an internationally, recognized architect, Curt Fentress grew up in the small, rural town of Summerfield, NC. His passion for design led him to pursue courses of drafting and engineering in high school, and eventually led him to the College of Design, where he graduated with honors in 1972. Forty-seven years later, he came back…

Nov 13, 2019

George Elvin Wants to Evolve Biomimicry

George Elvin recently spoke with Spring Partners Design about resilient architecture. Below is a snippet of the article. Read the full article on Spring Partners Design’s website. The general theme of architect George Elvin’s career is, simply, innovation — innovation in work systems, in design, and in construction. Currently a professor at North Carolina State…

Nov 6, 2019

Partnering to Combat Student Housing Insecurity

November 5, 2019  |  Lea Hart In 2017, NC State University psychology professor Mary Haskett published a research study with some unsettling findings: 14 percent of NC State students had experienced food insecurity over the previous 30 days and 10 percent had experienced homelessness or housing insecurity. In the time since, Haskett has been on a mission. Together with…

Oct 25, 2019

Masonry Students Compete for Sigmon Memorial Scholarship

Students in ARC 432, Architectural Construction Systems, recently showcased their work as part of a juried competition for the Sigmon Memorial Scholarship. This year marked the 18th year of the Sigmon Memorial Scholarship Competition and Award presentation sponsored by the North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA). Since 2001, NCMCA has worked in partnership with Distinguished Professor of Architecture Pat Rand, FAIA,…

Oct 16, 2019

Six Professors in Practice Win AIA NC Design Awards

This year, six professors in practice at the School of Architecture won AIA NC Design Awards at a celebration on Friday, October 11, 2019. Over 130 entries were submitted to 22 awards. The following Professors in Practice at the School of Architecture were recognized: In the residential design awards category, the Kimball Residence project by…

Sep 25, 2019

Architecture Students Win 2019 Studio Prize

Eleven graduate students envisioned micro house villages for homeless and disabled veterans in North Carolina to win the prestigious Studio Prize by ARCHITECT Magazine.

Sep 4, 2019

Preserving History Through Design + Build

In the summer of 2019, the College of Design's architecture Design + Build studio brought to life a unique way to preserve the history of Princeville, NC.

Aug 16, 2019

Remembering Steve Schuster

The College of Design is saddened by the death of '73 BEDA alumnus and Leaders Council member Steve Schuster, FAIA. Steve was the Founding Principal of Clearscapes, a corporate partner of the College, and a leader in the practice of architecture and adaptive reuse.

Aug 14, 2019

Architecture Professor Builds Up Accolades

Patrick Rand won the UNC System’s excellence in teaching award this year; news he received while overseas on his Fulbright.

Jul 10, 2019

Architecture Community Loses Phil Freelon

The NC State College of Design is saddened to learn of the passing of renowned architect Phil Freelon, FAIA. A Distinguished Alumnus of the College of Design, Freelon graduated with a BEDA in 1975 and earned an Honorary Doctorate in 2017.

Jul 9, 2019

Acclaimed Architect Phil Freelon Dies

The NC State alumnus led the team that designed the Smithsonian Institution’s $540 million National Museum of African American History and Culture in the nation’s capital.

May 21, 2019

Vote for NC State in the 2019 Design Intelligence Survey

Vote for the NC State College of Design's architecture and landscape architecture programs in the 2019 DesignIntelligence Survey!

Apr 25, 2019

2019 Design Employee Excellence Awards

The College of Design proudly honored faculty and staff on April 23, 2019. Congratulations to all of the winners, and thank you for all that you do to make the NC State College of Design a place of innovation and excellence.

Apr 22, 2019

A Pie With A Purpose

NC State's chapter of AIAS funded a trip to the SouthQuad conference in Knoxville - and had a little fun along the way.

Apr 16, 2019

Five Questions with Patrick Rand

NC State faculty make an indelible impact on the university through their dedication to teaching, research and service. Patrick Rand, is one of those faculty, and is this year’s NC State recipient of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Apr 12, 2019

The Value of a Design Education

Bill O’Brien [’62 B.Arch] shares his design journey, found memories of the College, his architecture legacy, and the value of a design education.

Apr 10, 2019

New CIP for Grad Programs in Architecture and Graphic Design

NC State College of Design’s graduate degrees in architecture and graphic design now have a STEM designation through the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).

Mar 28, 2019

Photos from Pat Rand in Helsinki

Professor Patrick Rand is teaching and doing research in Helsinki, Finland as part of his Fulbright Chair Award. He shares some photos of his experiences.

Feb 19, 2019

Symposium Celebrates Eduardo Catalano and the College of Design

NC State Design Symposium celebrates 100 years of Eduardo Catalano and his influence on modern architecture in North Carolina and beyond.

Feb 12, 2019

Professor Thomas Barrie awarded the 2018-19 ACSA Distinguished Professor Award

NC State Design Professor of Architecture Thomas Barrie, AIA honored with the 2018-19 Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Distinguished Professor Award.

Feb 1, 2019

Alive and well in Finland

A message from Professor of Architecture Patrick Rand who is at Aalto University in Helsinki, Finland as part of his Fulbright Distinguished Chair Award. He recently reached out to share his activities abroad.

Jan 30, 2019

Micro Houses Have Macro Impact

Micro houses have the potential to alleviate veteran homelessness in North Carolina. And an advanced architecture studio partnered with deserving organizations to help lead the way.

Jan 23, 2019

Meet Shea Edwards

Learn about Shea Edwards, an architecture student who spent the summer participating in Study Abroad in Prague.

Jan 1, 2019

Freedom by Design Students Help Kids Have Fun

NC State Design community service group Freedom by Design (FBD), a branch of the American Institute of Architecture Students volunteered their time and talents to build water tables for the Tammy Lynn Center.

Dec 18, 2018

Philanthropic Professor Supports the College

Professor of Architecture Tom Barrie has a passion for making a difference for his students and to support causes that matter. Barrie and his wife, Lisa, are philanthropic and generous in their support of NC State Design.

Dec 11, 2018

Storm Warnings

With increasingly frequent disastrous hurricanes, NC State Design faculty and students help rural, flood-prone communities in eastern North Carolina to recover and rebuild; physically + economically. They encourage public officials to recognize the growing environmental threat to the region.

Dec 6, 2018

Inspiring Hope: Design Students Reimagine Heavily Polluted Superfund Site

Virginia Fall, MLA candidate, shares the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and how a City Design studio provided the opportunity to reimagine sustainable solutions for the Gowanus Canal Superfund site.

Dec 5, 2018

From Air Force to Architecture: Veteran Sees Opportunities in Design

Dustin Sicard, who is an Airforce Veteran and graduate architecture student shares his design journey, from his experience in Iraq to his plan to influence the spaces and places people occupy in a positive, healthy way.

Dec 3, 2018

Breaking the Mold: Architecture Students Bring Building Materials to the Runway

Showcasing a collection of angular, geometric wearables made from rigid building materials such as cement, poster board, and Plexiglas, the architecture student design team of Cameron Elliott [BEDA ’18] and Samantha Lackey [BEDA ’18], took a decidedly unique approach to the 17th annual Art2Wear (A2W). The College of Design’s A2W fashion show is open to…

Nov 15, 2018

The LEED Lab: Engaging Students in Sustainable Building Decisions

The LEED lab, led by Dr. Traci Rose Rider and Elizabeth Bowen, is an interdisciplinary course that promotes sustainability in every stage of a building's lifecycle.

Nov 5, 2018

‘Design Family’ Helps Student in Need

Rachael Haas, graduate architecture students shared the value of the family-like atmosphere at NC State College of Design. The importance of feeling connected provided Haas with the financial support she needed.

Oct 26, 2018

Design Amidst Chaos

NC State Coastal Dynamics Design Lab is a trans-disciplinary research initiative that seeks to better understand, design for, and celebrate a positive change in coastal communities across the Mid-Atlantic.

Oct 22, 2018

Sigmon Memorial Scholarship Award 2018

The Sigmon Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association is an annual design competition for architecture students to explore masonry construction as part of ARC 432 Architectural Construction Systems course.

Oct 18, 2018

Out of the Box Thinking

The Outside of the Box Award was created to celebrate administrators at NC State Design who challenge boundaries for success. Peter Krarup Kjær is the first recipient.

Oct 16, 2018

Eduardo Catalano Scholarship Helps Latin American Student

Miguel Castellanos considers North Carolina his home since he moved here from Honduras with a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. Pursuing his graduate degree in Architecture at NC State Design, he received the Eduardo Catalano Architecture Scholarship to support him at a pivotal time.

Aug 29, 2018

Architecture Studio Honored with Award during 2018 Venice Biennale

An advanced studio from NC State College of Design School of Architecture has been honored with The Architecture University Project Award 2018 for their exhibition during the 2018 Venice Biennale.

Jul 16, 2018

A New Perspective on Airport Design

A Q & A with architecture student Sheyda Livingston who shares her experience and excitement for taking Airport Design studio and exhibiting her work at the 2018 Venice Biennale.

Jun 18, 2018

Designing for Resilient Communities

When Hurricane Matthew impacted NC, the College of Design went into action to assist in developing design solutions to improve disaster recovery. DesignWeek 2017 comprised of students + faculty from Landscape Architecture and Architecture.

May 23, 2018

Airport Designs Take Flight in Venice

Teams from the School of Architecture are showcasing their ideas for airports of the future at a prestigious expo this week.

May 21, 2018

The Airport of the Future

A Q&A with graduate architecture student Parisa Javani who, along with 10 other architecture students from NC State College of Design, will be heading to Venice to exhibit work at the 2018 Venice Biennale. They will be exhibiting at Palazzo Bembo through Nov. 2018 along with Fentress Architects.

May 12, 2018

Flexibility is Key to Successful Collaboration

Design students were invited to exhibit at the 2018 Venice Biennale at Palazzo Bembo in Italy. Students participated in Professor Wayne Place's Airport Design studio, in collaboration with Fentress Architects and Curtis Fentress. Cameron Westbrook shares his experience working towards the Biennale.

May 10, 2018

DesignIntelligence Survey: Architecture + Landscape Architecture Programs

It's that time again when DesignIntelligence seeks feedback from professionals across the country to rate the Best Architecture + Landscape Architecture programs.

May 8, 2018

Designing a Strong Future

With support from NC State’s Eduardo J. Catalano Scholarship, Joshua Putnam builds on a furniture-making foundation to achieve his longtime dream of becoming an architect.

May 1, 2018

Thinking Big with Large-Scale Design

NC State University College of Design has been invited to exhibit student work at the 2018 Venice Biennale at Palazzo Bembo in Italy from May to November.

Apr 13, 2018

iPAL Offers Faster Path to Architecture License

NC State is one of 21 schools nationwide to offer the Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) program, established in 2015 to streamline the path of becoming a licensed architect. The program condenses the licensure process into a shorter timeframe than the traditional path.

Apr 4, 2018

Giving to the College and Coastal Communities

Kevin Kane and Myra Kane, both alumni, have generously donated to NC State College of Design to further support the work of the Coastal Dynamics Design Lab (CDDL). The College has been an enabling factor in their lives and they feel good to give back in a way that will assist coastal communities in NC.

Mar 30, 2018

A Passionate Leader

Curtis W Fentress is more than a global designer and architect; he is a passionate supporter of students and programs at NC State College of Design. Fentress Architects are collaborating with airport design studio where students get real-world exposure + experience. This studio will exhibit at 2018 Venice Biennale.

Mar 22, 2018

High Tech Studios Are A Step Above

NC State College of Design, high tech studios in airport design and tall buildings are supported by Fentress Architects and SOM. The studio has been invited to the 2018 Venice Biennale to showcase their work and expose their design talents to a global audience. Wayne Place, PhD provides leadership to these studios

Mar 12, 2018

Diversity in Design

The Multicultural Design Student Association (MDSA) works to bring an understanding of different cultures to all, and encourages comradery and listening to someone with a different world view than your own.