News

Tue, 05/23/2023

Alumni: Join us for a gathering of Jayhawk designers and architects in San Francisco [June 8, 7-9 pm]

This is an exciting time at the University of Kansas. Learn more about recent developments in the School and get a preview of the future of design education at KU. Connect with alumni designers and architects, reconnect with classmates and professors at Multistudio's SF office.

Fri, 05/12/2023

KC Studio features the immersive artwork created by MacArthur Genius Grant recipient with the help of ArcD students (Opens in new window)

Artist Janine Antoni partnered with the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research, KU Indigenous Studies, ArcD professor Keith Van de Riet's Designbuild studio, and Architecture PhD student Suzan Hampton to develop the labyrinth project commissioned by the Spencer Museum of Art.

Thu, 05/11/2023

Public invited to open house May 13 for Studio 804's latest design-build project

The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design's Studio 804 invites the public to an open house for the design-build studio's latest project at 432 Indiana in Lawrence – Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m., rain or shine.

Wed, 05/10/2023

2023 Architecture Student Portfolio Awards (Opens in new window)

A panel representing firms from around the country has chosen the winners of the 2023 University of Kansas Architecture Student Portfolio Awards.

Mon, 05/08/2023

Graduating KU design students showcasing work in Kansas City gallery, May 11

Graduating seniors in Illustration & Animation, Industrial Design, and Visual Communication Design will be showcasing work at The Guild in Kansas City's Crossroads District on Thursday, May 11.

Mon, 04/17/2023

ArcD students present at KU's 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17-21

Building research skills happens at all levels of the ArcD educational experience at KU. See how research supports the design process in online presentations by ArcD undergrads at this week's KU Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Mon, 04/17/2023

Designbuild students introduce KU's Solar Decathlon project to the public (Opens in new window)

Third- and fourth-year students and architecture professor Chad Kraus discuss their Solar Decathlon Build Challenge project in the latest episode of The Lawrence Times TV.

Thu, 04/13/2023

‘Typography as image’ gets results on trailside signs

Students and faculty from the KU School of Architecture & Design and the University of Montana teamed up on an investigation of how to most effectively communicate messages essential to the health of park ecosystems and surrounding communities.

Wed, 04/12/2023

Watch Bjarke Ingels Group presentation to KU leaders, April 14

Architects from Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) will present initial findings on the ArcD space planning and design project to KU leaders and the ArcD Professional Advisory Board on Friday, the 14th of April, from 9-10am CST.

Thu, 04/06/2023

2023 KU Design Week: Interference [April 10-14]

A week of talks, workshops, and networking events. Participation is free and open to all ArcD students, but registration is required. Tickets available April 6, at precisely 12 p.m. and close at 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 9.

Mon, 04/03/2023

Doctoral student awarded research funding to further future pandemic knowledge

To ensure hospitals can respond to any future pandemic situations, PhD in Architecture student Marzia Chowdhury's research investigates emergency department design.

Mon, 04/03/2023

Doctoral student awarded research funding to further future pandemic knowledge

To ensure hospitals can respond to any future pandemic situations, Marzia Chowdhury's research investigates emergency department design.

Fri, 03/31/2023

Alumni News: new book by Tucker Trotter, KU ID grad and ArcD Professional Advisory Board co-chair

From intern to CEO, ArcD Professional Advisory Board co-chair Tucker Trotter applies insights from his professional journey in the book, Go Big or Go Home: 5 Ways to Create a Customer Experience That Will Close the Deal.

Fri, 03/31/2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: View a house powered by renewable energy, meet the KU students who built it on April 15

Area media are invited to view Haven Studio–a zero energy house powered by renewable energy designed and built by KU ArcD architecture students for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Build Challenge competition–on Sat., April 15, in Lawrence.

Thu, 03/23/2023

Watch campus presentation by Bjarke Ingels Group project team

March 9 through 10, architects from BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group came to campus to begin working with School and University stakeholders to plan, design, and visualize the future of design education at KU. The team conducted workshops, toured campus, and introduced the project.

Fri, 03/10/2023

Visual essay by Tim Hossler, chair of design, captures makeshift home offices in the first days of COVID

With frame after frame of rooms without any people in them (there is an occasional pet), Hossler said the essay is melancholy, at best, in terms of its emotional effect.

Wed, 03/08/2023

KU School of Architecture & Design announces appointment of Bjarke Ingels Group to complete space planning and design

After a decade of increasing enrollment numbers and expanded program offerings, the school is working with Bjarke Ingels Group to transform its facilities to accommodate recent growth and upgrade academic spaces in alignment with KU's 2024 Master Plan.

Tue, 03/07/2023

Architecture professor Kent Spreckelmeyer named a 2023 Icon of Education by Ingram’s Magazine

The Icons of Education award recognizes educators who have demonstrated the exceptional ability to influence students and elevate their academic performance, or whose administrative contributions have enabled teaching staffs to do the same.

Mon, 03/06/2023

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) hired for ArcD space planning; public presentation on March 10 (Opens in new window)

BIG is helping ArcD reimagine facilities and visualize the future of design education at KU. Learn about BIG’s approach to design and the work they will be doing for the School on Friday, March 10, 1pm in The Forum, Marvin Hall and livestream.

Tue, 02/28/2023

ArcD Industrial Design students representing KU at Kansas City IDSA competition

University of Kansas Industrial Design students to present work in Kansas City Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) student competition on Sat., March 4, at Dimensional Innovations headquarters in Overland Park.

Thu, 02/23/2023

KU Design Open House featured on The Lawrence Times (Opens in new window)

“I think my influence largely stems from my upbringing. Growing up in the New York area, I think my first passion was architecture and skyscrapers ... " – senior photography student Tomas Andreas speaking with The Lawrence Times at the KU Design Open House.

Wed, 02/22/2023

Photography professor Elise Kirk's photos featured in The Wall Street Journal (Opens in new window)

ArcD Photography professor Elise Kirk's photos are featured in this story in The Wall Street Journal about a Kansas town, abandoned grain silos, and one man's idea to bring tourists to the Czech Capital of Kansas.

Mon, 02/20/2023

University announces Fall 2022 Honor Roll

Nearly 300 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design earned honor roll distinction for the fall 2022 semester.

Fri, 02/17/2023

KU Department of Design Open House, Feb. 21

Join University of Kansas Department of Design students and faculty as they open their studio doors and showcase work in Chalmers Hall at KU on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Tue, 02/14/2023

KU Institute of Health + Wellness Design hosting Health, Equity & Architecture symposium

Leading architects are gathering at the University of Kansas on Feb. 20 for a discussion on how architecture can bridge the gap between social equity and human well-being.

Fri, 02/10/2023

ArcD teaching professors bring professional perspectives to KU architecture and design students

KU ArcD has invested in strengthening the connection between education and practice by appointing long-term lecturers as teaching professors.

Fri, 02/10/2023

Design faculty in Chalmers Hall exhibition. Reception on Feb. 13.

See the work of KU faculty in Chalmers Hall through Feb. 24th. Exhibition features work from faculty in the ArcD design department and the School of the Arts visual art department.

Tue, 02/07/2023

Inspire support for ArcD students as a One Day. One KU. ambassador

On Thursday, Feb. 16, One Day. One KU. will provide ArcD alumni and friends the opportunity to directly support current and future students. Serving as a One Day. One KU. ambassador can magnify the campaign's impact.

Mon, 02/06/2023

How Augmented Reality Could Change the Way You Drive (Opens in new window)

"The advancements in the automotive industry have come a long way from just an infotainment system." ArcD's Center for Design Research director Gregory Thomas speaks with Lifewire.