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ArcD academic programs, studios, and research centers are driven to meet challenges through relentless creativity and solutions-based design.

Immerse yourself in a creative studio culture and make real work that has real impact while enjoying a one-of-a-kind college experience at KU.

Aspiring architects, designers, creatives, and multidisciplinary leaders form an inclusive community inspired to create what has never been seen and discover solutions the world needs.

 

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Closeup of the Jayhawk statue on the University of Kansas Lawrence campus.

Architecture professor Kapila Silva awarded Chancellors Club Teaching Professorship

The University of Kansas has announced 17 faculty members from the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses as recipients of KU’s annual teaching awards. They will be honored at the University Teaching Awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Jayhawk Welcome Center.
Exterior of the John C. Gaunt Forum at the University of Kansas, its sleek modern glass façade reflects the surroundings and contrasts with the traditional limestone facade of Marvin Hall.

School of Architecture & Design announces fall 2025 Architecture Lecture Series

The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design Fall 2025 Architecture Lecture Series begins Sept. 12 with a lecture by Kay Sargent, an interior designer and author working at the forefront of workplace design and research.
Illustration of boy gazing up at cell phone held over his head by tentacled creature

KU design professor lets students in on book cover illustration job for big publisher

Matt Cook’s yearlong illustration project for Simon & Schuster comes to fruition with the release of the children's science fiction book “Press 1 for Invasion,” by J.A. Dauber. The KU professor allowed his students to watch the steps along the way.
view of Marvin and Chalmers halls with clouds reflected in glass

KU School of Architecture & Design announces fall 2025 design lecture series schedule

The fall 2025 design lecture series kicks off at 6 p.m. Aug. 21 in Wescoe Hall with a lecture by designer and KU alumnus Tad Carpenter. Following the lecture, an opening reception for an exhibition of Carpenter’s work will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Edgar Heap of Birds Family Gallery in Chalmers Hall.

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