We are looking forward to another exciting year of design and discovery at The University of Kansas. This Sunday, we will be welcoming a new class of aspiring designers, architects, and multidisciplinary problem solvers to campus for an introduction to studio spaces and the people who will support their academic journeys. *Also, there will be snow cones 🍧 ✨ ___ Architecture & Design New Student Welcome 🗓️ Sunday, August 25th ↘ SCHEDULE Kickoff Meeting 🕑 2:00pm 📍 Wescoe Hall, 3139 Studios, Labs & Resource Spaces 🕝 2:30pm 📍 Marvin & Chalmers Halls Snow Cones & Student Organizations 🕒 3:00pm 📍Marvin Hall lawn
About us
University of Kansas ArcD academic programs, studios, and research centers are driven to meet challenges through relentless creativity and solutions-based design. Undergraduate and graduate programs in Architecture, Animation, Design Management, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interaction Design (UI/UX), Interior Architecture, Photography, and Visual Communication Design.
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http://arcd.ku.edu
External link for KU School of Architecture & Design (ArcD)
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- Higher Education
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- 51-200 employees
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- Lawrence, Kansas
- Founded
- 1915
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- Architecture, Design, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Environmental Design, Interior Design, Illustration & Animation, Industrial Design, Photo Media, Visual Communication Design, Design Management, Interaction Design, and Photography
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"Not only do we have the opportunity to help cultivate a real-world collaborative process with the Studio during the design phases, but we also get to see the projects become a reality through construction." – Michael Brunin, P.E., Principal at Apex Engineers, Inc. When preparing for careers, there is no substitute for hands-on experience. At The University of Kansas, architecture and design students gain career-ready skills by working alongside industry professionals on real-world projects. For over a decade, Apex Engineers has worked with architecture professor Chad Kraus’s Dirt Works Studio to create internationally recognized projects that have expanded the limits of what university design-build students can accomplish. Read how this industry partnership has allowed third-year students at KU to make lasting impacts in the community while preparing for careers.
For over a decade, Apex Engineers has been providing structural engineering consulting to KU School of Architecture & Design (ArcD)’s Dirt Works Studio, an award-winning, third-year architecture designbuild studio. From trailhead structures to sensory pavilions to classrooms, Apex has worked closely with Associate Professor Chad Kraus and his students to help bring their designs to life, including this year’s Phoenix House. Hear from Chad and Apex Engineers' Principal, Michael Brunin, P.E., on what this partnership means to their respective organizations and the impact it has on students, the Lawrence community, and the future of the industry in our latest blog. https://lnkd.in/gNYFiYyR #kuarchitecture #kuschoolofarchitectureanddesign #apexengineers #engineers #architecture #lawrence #AEC #design
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Students studying architecture and design at The University of Kansas have a wide variety of options to gain global perspectives while fulfilling degree requirements. Semester, summer, and winter break study abroad programs offer students immersive experiences in countries around the world. And our innovative international internships allow students to gain real-world experience living and working abroad. ℹ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBky-ptJ
KU ArcD Study Abroad - Southern Europe | Summer 2024 | Part 1: Barcelona KU School of Architecture & Design (ArcD) students, Prof. Niloufar Vakil, AIA, LEED AP and I just spent 4 incredible days in beautiful Barcelona, the first stop in our Southern Europe Study Abroad this Summer. We were so inspired by the city’s culture, history, urban design, architecture, and interior design, learning key lessons from #antonigaudí , #josephmariamontaner , and many others. KU School of Architecture & Design (ArcD) #rockchalk #universityofkansas
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Have you heard? The KU School of Architecture & Design will be in D.C. on June 6th. We are looking forward to connecting with alumni and friends at an event hosted by HKS, Inc. There is a lot to share – new academic programs, studio and research projects, and of course BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group’s design for a remade home for design education at The University of Kansas. Kai-Uwe Bergmann, FAIA, partner at BIG, will be on hand to outline our plan for a light-filled mass timber studio building that connects renovated facilities in Chalmers and Marvin Halls. Lucas Epp, vice president at StructureCraft, will highlight the studio building’s innovative exterior Glulam diagrid constructed with 100% wood connections. See link for complete event details and to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gc2j8B5n KU Architecture & Design Alumni & Friends Reception Thursday, June 6, 2024 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm HKS Washington | Second Floor Lounge 1250 I St NW, #600 Washington, D.C. 20005
BIG update about our June alumni event in Washington D.C.
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🏅 ONE WEEK TO NOMINATE! The University of Kansas Architecture & Design Alumni Awards honor individuals who have demonstrated leadership and made significant contributions to the design professions and the communities they serve. Recognize the impact of Jayhawk designers, architects, and multidisciplinary leaders by nominating exceptional alumni for a 2023 KU Architecture & Design Alumni Award. Nominations are open through August 23, 2024. Winners will be honored at the 2023 Alumni Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Lied Center Pavilion on KU’s campus. 🗓️ Nomination Deadline: August 23, 2024 🗓️ Winners Announced: September 20, 2024 Click the link below for award categories, submission requirements, and online nomination form. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gxfC2gFQ
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Read the latest news from the KU School of Architecture & Design ↘︎ https://lnkd.in/gxMDcPmW -BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group unveils new building and renovation plans for the KU School of Architecture & Design. -June 6th alumni reception at HKS, Inc. in Washington D.C. -Firm founded by architecture alum, Amy Slattery, announces rebrand – SLATTERY Design + Architecture -School Dean Mahbub Rashid discusses his latest book on Kansas Public Radio podcast. -The University of Kansas Interaction Design graduate program ranked in Top 10 by TechGuide. -Design lecturer, Linda Talleur's, work acquired by the Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College. Professors Nisha A. Fernando and Kapila D. Silva examine the impact of Amos Rapoport in new book. -Tzu-Chieh Hong’s third-year students used parametric design to design and build seating for the KU School of Music.
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Have you heard? The KU School of Architecture & Design will be in D.C. on June 6th. We are looking forward to connecting with alumni and friends at an event hosted by HKS, Inc. There is a lot to share – new academic programs, studio and research projects, and of course BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group’s design for a remade home for design education at The University of Kansas. Kai-Uwe Bergmann, FAIA, partner at BIG, will be on hand to outline our plan for a light-filled mass timber studio building that connects renovated facilities in Chalmers and Marvin Halls. Lucas Epp, vice president at StructureCraft, will highlight the studio building’s innovative exterior Glulam diagrid constructed with 100% wood connections. See link for complete event details and to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gc2j8B5n KU Architecture & Design Alumni & Friends Reception Thursday, June 6, 2024 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm HKS Washington | Second Floor Lounge 1250 I St NW, #600 Washington, D.C. 20005
BIG update about our June alumni event in Washington D.C.
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The University of Kansas academic design-build studio, Dirt Works Studio, will unveil a new mass timber home designed and built by third-year architecture students. The open house event will take place on Saturday, May 11, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Developed in collaboration with Lawrence nonprofit Tenants To Homeowners, Inc., the small solar-powered house – named “Phoenix House” – will assist Lawrence community members transitioning from houselessness to a secure home. The public is invited to tour the home and speak with Dirt Works Studio students, studio professor Chad Kraus, and other project partners at Phoenix House, located at 1140 Oregon Street in Lawrence. Parking will be available at nearby Hobbs Park. Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Date: Saturday, May 11th Location:1140 Oregon Street, Lawrence, KS More info: https://lnkd.in/gfEwrE2E
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Studio 804, the award-winning graduate design-build studio at The University of Kansas, will reveal its third energy-efficient home built in Lawrence’s historic Pinkney Neighborhood on Saturday, May 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. STUDIO 804 INC offers a comprehensive educational opportunity for graduate students entering the final year of the Master of Architecture program. Students work on all aspects of the design and the construction process over the course of a nine-month academic year. Open house attendees are invited to tour exterior and interior spaces and learn about the design-build process from Studio 804 students and the studio’s founding director, Dan Rockhill. Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Date: Saturday, May 11 Location: 436 Indiana, Lawrence, KS More: https://lnkd.in/gfHFCcqP
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On Thursday, May 9th, The University of Kansas Department of Design Class of 2024 will showcase their work in the Kansas City Crossroads Arts District. See graduating student projects from KU Illustration & Animation, Industrial Design, Photography, and Visual Communication Design programs. 2024 KU Design Senior Show Thursday, May 9 The Guild KC, 1621 Locust St, Kansas City, MO 64108 4:30–5:30 pm: Open to Professionals 5:30pm–8:00 pm: Open to Public "WORK IN PROGRESS" is more than a showcase; it's a tribute to the ongoing journey of development and transformation defining a student's transition into the professional world. It captures progress as an endless narrative, a voyage sans final destination. Here, graduating seniors step onto the stage, not just displaying dedication, expertise, and creativity, but also marking a significant milestone in their journey. It's a testament to their strides in skill honing, and a reminder of their boundless potential. In the realms of innovation, creativity, and knowledge, the journey holds as much significance as the destination. See online gallery: www.kudesignseniorshow.com
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