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15 years. 11 weeks. Zero renderings-only portfolios.
Since founding the Design + Build program, Randy Lanou `97 and Erik Mehlman `99 have put architecture students through the design-make-design loop, where every decision gets tested against reality (and sometimes concrete blowouts).
As Lanou and Mehlman step back, a new generation of instructors, including three D+B alumni, carries the program forward.
Read the full story at the News link in our bio. 🔗
✅ First week of class is in the (sketch) books. How`re y`all feeling?
Maybe you`re looking for help with digital collections. Maybe you want to browse design magazines, explore architectural maps or check out physical media. Maybe you`re here for the "Art of" collections, a good study spot or just those biiiiig windows. 👀
Our students shared a few of their favorite reasons to visit. Now come find yours.
Learn more about the Design Library at the link in our bio 📚
📺 🐺 It`s a rare condition in this day and age to be at a college this cool.
Happy FDOC, from all the support staff who are here to help you make your way and give it all you got.
Ready for the sketches. Ready for the messes. Ready for the magic. We`re just plum ready.
See you next week, designers. 🤘🐺
When children step outside, they`re not just playing. They`re learning.
For more than 25 years, the College of Design`s @naturalearninginitiative has helped communities rethink outdoor spaces as places where curiosity, creativity and healthy development can thrive.
From schoolyards to parks, thoughtful design is creating opportunities for children to explore, imagine and grow.
Read how research and design are making the case for learning beyond the classroom: 🔗 News link in bio
"The most meaningful work happens just beyond the edge of what feels certain."
For architecture alumnus Ted Givens (`95), curiosity has been the foundation of a career spanning the globe, from founding an international architecture practice in Hong Kong to designing buildings that respond to an increasingly unpredictable climate.
His work is driven by adaptability, collaboration and a belief that the best ideas often emerge through exploration. Whether sketching alongside clients or designing structures that evolve with their environment, Givens reminds us that architecture isn`t just about creating places but about discovering what`s possible.
Read how one NC State College of Design alumnus continues to shape the future of architecture by embracing the unknown at the News link in our bio.
A student organization. A fresh start. A whole lot of momentum.
After years of uncertainty, Design Council is finding its footing again by bringing students together through events, advocacy and a shared vision for the future of the College of Design.
From reviving beloved traditions like the Beaux Arts Ball to creating new opportunities for collaboration across majors, today`s student leaders are building a stronger design community.
Read the full story at the News link in our bio