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The KU School of Architecture & Design (ArcD)

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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The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design is building a new hub for learning and collaborative discovery in the heart of campus.

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Architectural, experiential design leaders to speak at Spring 2025 University of Kansas Architecture Lecture Series

The KU Architecture Lecture Series welcomes architectural and experiential design leaders to the Lawrence campus to illuminate ideas and inspire students. The first lecture of spring features Nader Tehrani of NADAAA.
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KU School of Architecture & Design announces spring 2025 design lecture series schedule

The first design lecture of the spring 2025 series will feature KU alumnus Jacob Crawford, a footwear designer at Vans, the iconic skateboard shoes and apparel brand.
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Architecture, Interior Architecture and Photography students receive Undergraduate Research Awards

This spring, 49 University of Kansas students received an Undergraduate Research Award (UGRA) from the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships. UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects.
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Student Design Competition: Designing Mindful Learning Spaces

The KU Institute of Health & Wellness Design is sponsoring a student design competition to explore how architecture/design learning environment designs can be employed by students to address mental and behavioral health issues experienced by human users. Submissions due January 29, 2025

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