Students in the fall 2019 third-year B.Arch. studio taught by Visiting Professor Rubén Alcolea and Visiting Critic Sam Ghantous present their first assignment of the semester — exploring the concept of density expressed through the cube. Learn more about the B.Arch. program.
Bachelor of fine arts students present thesis projects in a final presentation and critique at the end of the spring semester. The B.F.A. curriculum combines the intensive studio culture of the art department with enhanced access to electives in all areas of the university. Learn more about applying to the B.F.A. program.
Structural Systems features models made this semester in Mark Cruvellier's class that examines the 3D structural systems that are used in buildings — both how they "work" in terms of their mechanical function and how they can be related to conceptual design ideas and form and space-making objectives. On display November 11–22.
The final report from the fall 2018 CRP Land Use, Environmental Planning, and Urban Design Workshop earned a Best Practice/Outstanding Student Project award from the American Planning Association (APA) Upstate New York Chapter.
News
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Sunday, July 7, 2013
Mergold Joins Architecture Faculty
The Department of Architecture has hired Aleksandr Mergold (B.Arch. '00) as an assistant professor on a tenure track. Full Story
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013
O’Donnell’s Party Wall Opens at MoMA PS1
Caroline O'Donnell's Party Wall installation located in the courtyard of MoMA PS1 in Long Island City was opened. Full Story
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Monday, June 3, 2013
Tsurumaki and the Sharples brothers teach at AAP NYC in spring 2013
Spring 2013 studios taught by Mark Tsurumaki and Christopher and William Sharples focused on different treatments of water in and around New York City. Full Story
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Association Returns to Print with New Issue
Volume 5 of Association — a publication that brings together works produced by dozens of AAP students, faculty, and alumni — was released in late May. Full Story
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Monday, May 27, 2013
2012–13 Student Academic Awards and Prizes
AAP student awards and honors for the 2013 graduating class. Full Story
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
Sabin Shares in National Science Foundation Research Grant
Jenny Sabin, assistant professor of architecture, is a lead investigator on a new research project to produce “buildable, bendable, and biological materials." Full Story
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
B.Arch. Bench Recognized in Street Seats Design Challenge
Katie MacDonald (B.Arch. ‘13) and Kyle Schumann (B.Arch. ’13) were selected as semi-finalists in the Design Museum Boston’s Street Seats Design Challenge. Full Story
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Professor Emeritus Charles Pearman Dies at 86
Charles W. Pearman, professor emeritus of architecture, died on May 10 at 86. Full Story
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
B.Arch. Among Student Volunteer Firefighters Who Gladly Take the Heat
Tamara Jamil (B.Arch. '15) has been a volunteer member of the Cayuga Heights Fire Department for 13 months as a way to give back to the community. Full Story
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
A Fresh Wall of Sustainability
Architecture students install hydroponic growing system in local restaurant. Full Story
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Student sustainability group wins award for South Africa school project
An early childhood development center in Johannesburg, which was developed by CUSD students, has won an award from Architizer. Full Story
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Architecture professor Christian Otto dies
Architecture Professor Christian F. Otto died of cancer on March 27. Full Story
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Friday, March 15, 2013
Architecture journal explores uncertainty, idealism in math
Architecture's enduring love affair with mathematics, in both its traditional and modern forms, is explored in the new issue of The Cornell Journal of Architecture. Full Story
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
First-year architects go for Dragon Day record
For Dragon Day 2013, first-year architecture students are hoping to create a memorable, inspiring event. Full Story
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Friday, February 22, 2013
Architecture professor Kevin Pratt dies at 43
Assistant professor of architecture Kevin Pratt, noted for his research and expertise in sustainable design and for his enthusiasm and energy as a teacher, died of natural causes on Feb. 19. Full Story
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
O’Donnell’s Party Wall wins MoMA PS1 Young Architects Program competition
Assistant Professor Caroline O'Donnell's pavilion will use wood, steel, and water-filled bags to create a space for PS1's summer performance series. Full Story
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Saturday, January 19, 2013
Milstein Hall receives top award from the American Institute of Architects
Milstein Hall was selected as a recipient of the AIA’s prestigious 2013 Institute Honor Awards. Full Story
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Saturday, January 19, 2013
Students design, build sustainable house in Nicaragua
About 50 students involved with the CUSD group are working to research, design, and build an affordable sustainable model home in Nicaragua. Full Story
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Friday, January 18, 2013
Cornell Students Win First Prize in Philadelphia Design Contest
A plan by a team of five Cornell graduate students received first place in the Ed Bacon Student Design Competition. Full Story
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Friday, January 18, 2013
Corkery and Wolodarski receive the 2012 Hartell Graduate Award
M.F.A. students Elizabeth Corkery and Gaby Wolodarski have been selected as recipients of the 2012 John Hartell Graduate Award for Art and Architecture for excellence in a studio practice. Full Story