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Real Talk on Licensure
Real Talk on Licensure Join us to hear real talk on what it takes to pass the Architect Registration Exams. Recently licensed architects demystify the exams and the architectural licensure process. The national average pass rate is 58% according to NCARB and some divisions have pass rates as low as 47%. This means that most of us…
Real Talk on Hiring
Real Talk on Hiring How are hiring decisions made in architecture firms? What factors differentiate one applicant from others in a pool of qualified applicants? What are some characteristics of a successful portfolio that leads to an invitation for an interview? What are the traits and skills sought by firms and how do you communicate…
In-Person Workshop for Online Students
In-Person Workshop for Online Students First semester online students, join us in San Francisco for an immersive in-person experience! Dates: 09/03 Wednesday – 09/06 Saturday (During Week 1 of Fall Semester) Location: School of Architecture at 601 Brannan St. San Francisco Cost: no additional tuition cost Apply at THIS LINK For first semester…
AIAS Meeting: Architectural Model Photography
AIAS Meeting: Architectural Model Photography Please mark your calendar for a photography tutorial with architecture faculty Simon McKenzie. We often see beautifully crafted physical models poorly photographed in student portfolios. Simon will show you best practices for photographing your architectural models. Simon has given a similar tutorial in the past. Back by popular demand! Thanks…
Lecture: Graduate Director Mark Mückenheim PMCKM & MCKNHM
LECTURE: “Some Work” by Mark Mueckenheim Graduate Director AAU School of Architecture & Principal MCKNHM & PMCKM The School of Architecture at the Academy of Art University invites you to a lecture by our Graduate Director Mark Mueckenheim, Monday, April 28th at…
Guest Lecture: Huma Sahin & Adrian Harrison of RRO
Guest Lecture: Huma Sahin & Adrian Harrison of RRO The School of Architecture at the Academy of Art University invites you to a guest lecture by Huma Sahin and Adrian Harrison of RRO on Monday, April 21st at 6:00pm. Join in person on campus at 601 Brannan Street Room 211 or on Zoom at this…
B.Lab Presents at AIA East Bay
B.Lab Presents at AIA East Bay School of Architecture B.Lab faculty and students were invited to present their recent project at AIA East Bay. At its core, the B.Lab is a design build program promoting spatial justice for local communities and advocacy for future designers. Through radical listening and co-creation, we empower and hope to…
Guest Lecture: Juan Pablo Corvalan
Guest Lecture: Juan Pablo Corvalan The School of Architecture at the Academy of Art University invites you to a lecture by Chilean architect Juan Pablo Corvalán at the Brannan Campus Building on Monday October 28th / 6:00pm / Brannan Street / Room 211 Juan Pablo Corvalán is an Architect from Chile, he graduated from the…
Monterey Design Conference – Free Virtual Pass for Students & Faculty
Monterey Design Conference Organized by AIA California, the Monterey Design Conference "brings together a diverse blend of globally recognized speakers to inspire and educate." This conference has a reputation for inviting incredible speakers. This year the organizers are making the conference available for free to students and faculty who join virtually. We encourage…
Panel Discussion: Solutions for Student Housing Affordability at AIA SF
Panel Discussion: Solutions for Student Housing Affordability AIA SF is hosting a panel discussion on the topic of student housing affordability. All are invited to attend! Date and Time: 11/12 Tue 6-8pm Location: Gensler, 220 Montgomery St. Suite 200, San Francisco Cost: $10 for students The event is held at Gensler so it…
Sustainability Workshops
Sustainability Workshops B Arch students in ARH 450 Studio 8 and ARH 410 Studio 7 can attend the Sustainability Technical Advisor Workshops live or view recordings afterwards. Later in the semester, each student / team is required to meet live with the Technical Advisor, Liz, to document feedback received as evidence of applying energy analysis…
Open Studio on Saturdays
Open Studio on Saturdays Opportunity for students to engage in real-time peer review and support each other despite being in different locations. Student group NOMAS is hosting this initiative to foster a stronger sense of community and collaboration among students, helping them improve their skills, and work more effectively. Zoom link is at…
AI in Architecture Practice
AI in Architecture Practice Please join ARH faculty member Simon McKenzie for a presentation and discussion on AI in Architectural Practice. 10/4/2024 Friday 5:15pm Pacific Zoom ID# 9445669486 Or at 601 Brannan St Room 207 Bio: Simon McKenzie, AIA, is a Canadian architect and educator, currently working at Feldman Architecture. For…
Women’s Leadership Initiative with ULI San Francisco
Download Flyer ULI San Francisco: Women Shaping Real Estate: Building Your Future 10/24/2024 Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm Pacific Prologis San Francisco Ferry Plaza Bay 1 San Francisco, CA 94111 FREE for Students ULI SF Women Shaping Real Estate Event Registration Instruction from the event organizers: “In order to register, you must have your age and…
Software Workshops by NOMAS AAU
The Digital Design Lab, hosted by NOMAS AAU, will provide an opportunity to learn essential design software used by professionals in architecture and design. This workshop will cover AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, Photoshop, and Illustrator, equipping you with the skills to elevate your design projects. Whether you want to refine your technical abilities or explore new…
Architecture and the City Festival 2024
Architecture and the City Festival 2024 FREE EVENT hosted by ARH faculty 9/17 Tuesday! See links below! The Architecture + the City Festival, Center for Architecture + Design in collaboration with AIA San Francisco, is one of the nation’s largest architectural festivals. Celebrating its 21st year, this month-long event will showcase the diverse architectural landscape…
2023 AIASF DesTech Symposium | Transforming How We Design and Build: Access + Equity
Registration Now Open! https://aiasf.org/event/2023-aiasf-design-technology-symposium-access-equity/ AIA Member: $90 | AIA Student: $30 | General: $125 AIASF in collaboration with the Center for Architecture + Design and the AIASF Design Technology Committee presents an all-day 2023 Design Technology Symposium on Thursday, November 2 at the new Center for Architecture + Design in San Francisco. (6.0 LU Pending) AIASF is working to address…
unMUTED Lecture Sept 13th 6pm
"It's full of stars: Machine Dreams and Collaborations: Machine Learning, AI and design" Recording HERE The unMUTED lecture series at Academy of Art Architecture is centered around inclusive voices in architecture, with an opportunity to hear the narratives, struggles and joy that are part of a designer's journey. For this Fall's lecture, the…
After All: Discussion Panel and Book Launch
After All: Discussion Panel and Book Launch Moderated by Braden Engel, History Theory Coordinator, School of Architecture. Signed copies of Braden's book "Colin Rowe's Gospel of Modern Architecture" will be available at the event. Monday, March 20, 2023, 5:00 pm Free and open to the public! Please register at this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/after-all-discussion-panel-and-book-launch-tickets-571088439897 1849…
AIA East Bay Free Lectures
AIA East Bay lectures are free for students and are virtual and in person. GET TICKETS HERE If in person, check out the great architecture Berkeley has to offer: https://twbta.com/work/academic/c-v-starr-east-asian-library/ BAMFA Hargrove Music Library Center Street Garage
Campus Life Events + Career Services Calendar Spring 2023
Links to campus clubs, events, and career services here! 2023 Campus Life Events & Clubs Career Services + ArtU Campus Life Discord
Net Zero + Community Positive: Justice by Design AIASF AIA COTE
https://aiasf.org/event/net-zero-community-positive-justice-by-design/ Online Event: Tuesday November 8 | 12 – 1:30 PM PST In this panel discussion and workshop, Quinlin Messenger, Gregory Fischer and Kirstin Weeks of JUST Design and JUST Collaborate will share their journey toward a truly empowering design process that prioritizes environmental and social justice. The discussion will be anchored in the East Palo Alto community and two new education building projects that highlight the…
Graduate Director to Speak at IOEZ Round Table
Academy of Art University School of Architecture’s Graduate Director Mark Mueckenheim will represent our school as part of a virtual round table discussion with other worldwide guests and collaborators to discuss the future of online decentralized architecture education. The round table is part of the IOEZ program at the Architectural Association (AA) in London. There…
Ethics and Leadership – Spring 2022
Ethics & Leadership Panel on Affordable Housing Spring 2022 Ethics and Leadership panel was held on Tuesday, May 10, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm PT. Moderated by Juke Jose (B.Arch. alum 2021), panel members Stephen Ellis, Frances Kwong, and Abel Morales shared their trajectories that led…
Ethics and Leadership Fall 2021: Participatory Design
Fall 2021 Ethics and Leadership Panel: Participatory Design Zoom recording is at this link. Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, 11-12:30 pm Pacific Zoom link https://art.zoom.us/j/93736696090 Meeting ID: 937 3669 6090 Raffaella Falchi Macias, Rashmi Ramaswamy, Sameena Sitabkhan will share their trajectories that led them to Participatory Design. Moderated by Karen Seong. Mission of the…
NOMAS AAU Virtual Tour of Architecture Firm Dialog
Dear Students, We want to let you know about a lecture and virtual firm tour organized by the student group NOMAS AAU. The students have invited an architecture firm called Dialog. The firm leaders will present their work, give a virtual tour of their office, and answer questions. This is a free…
Tangents Faculty Lectures Sergio Lima and Alison Ecker
Edge of Paradise: Landscape Strategies for Living with Fire Sergio Lima and Alison Ecker Landscape Architecture View a recording at https://video.academyart.edu/channel/TANGENTS/ Sergio and Alison (of SWA) introduce a project for mitigating risk within and around the Town of Paradise, California, which was destroyed by the 2018 Camp Fire. Drawing heavily from landscape…
Tangents Faculty Lectures Cathleen Gouveia
Identity, Creativity, and Career Flexibility Cathleen Gouveia Interior Architecture & Design View a recording at https://video.academyart.edu/channel/TANGENTS/ Cathleen speaks about changing careers and the process of assimilation between advertising and interior design. Creative people can have more than one true passion, and changing careers helps you explore your identity, creativity, and fulfillment in…
Town Hall Fall 2021
ARH Town Hall Fall 2021 If you missed the Town Hall, you can view a recording of it at this link ARH Town Hall Fall 2021 Recording Students, this is your chance to let us know what concerns you have and voice your opinions! Your participation is greatly appreciated and we want to hear…
Spring 21 Undergraduate Studio Reviews
Spring 21 Undergraduate Studio Reviews Wednesday, May 19 4:30pm PST ARH110 OL 1 Studio 1: Conceptual Design Studio Final Project: Pavilion Faculty: Shruti Dixit Friday, May 21 4:00pm - 7:00pm PST ARH 450 OS Studio 8: Housing & Integrated Design Integrated Housing Studio Faculty: Charles Green Saturday, May 22 10:30am - 1:30pm…
Graduate Thesis Reviews
Master of Architecture Thesis Preparation ARH 690 Portfolio and Midpoint Reviews Spring 2021 Monday May 17th Faculty: Nicole Lambrou (Advisor) Kearston Baalman 02:00 - 02:30 pm PDT Jennifer Hernandez 02:30 - 03:00 pm PDT Martin Jules 03:00 - 03:30 pm PDT Shelanda Pascal 03:30 - 04:00 pm PDT Wednesday May 19th Faculty:…
Graduate Studio Reviews
Thursday May 13th 12:00 – 6:30pm PDT ARH 619 Advanced Design Studio III Integrated Design Concepts Faculty: David Gill Thursday May 20th Part 1: 10:00am – 1:00pm PDT ARH 619 OL Advanced Design Studio III Integrated Design Concepts Faculty: Eric Lum Thursday May 20th Part 2: 3:00pm – 6:00pm PDT ARH 619 OL Advanced Design…
B.Arch First Semester Thesis Presentations Spring 2021
B.Arch First Semester Thesis Presentations Spring 2021 Thesis Faculty: Philip Ra and Mini Chu May 5 Wednesday 5:00-8:00pm PDT Yang (Qiyang) Xu Unveiling Forgotten Identities: Investigating migration problems in Chinese architecture and culture Andrew Deans Second Chance Center: Redefining equitable foundations for the socially displaced Jae Seok Jeong Tomorrow’s Urban…
SP 2021 Ethics and Leadership Panel
Spring 2021 Ethics and Leadership Panel We are pleased to announce our discussion on Indigenous Design with guest panelists Tamarah Begay, Sam Olbekson, and Julia Mollner Moderated by Jennifer Asselstine Wednesday, April 14, 2021 5:00pm-6:30pm https://art.zoom.us/rec/share/1wY3O8i7JMXqZOCorQMDZEnzvtrNMFM0jesz5BA0jE858aC_Yz06SFBjj12KvEyU.eNt-Qe90lCgTmtCH Panel: Tamarah Begay, AIA, NCARB, AICAE, CDT, LEED AP BD+C Principal / CEO Indigenous Design Studio + Architecture LLC Tamarah is the Founder of Indigenous Design…
Architecture Town Hall Spring 2021
Architecture Town Hall Spring 2021 All students are invited to join ARH Directors Eric Lum, Jenn Asselstine, and Mark Mueckenheim on Wednesday, March 3rd at 5:00 - 6:00 pm PST . Bring your questions, concerns, requests! To participate, register here: https://art.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M8DDIg6RRb2IQi6jK3aUPg If you have any issues accessing the Zoom Webinar, please contact the Online Help Desk: Email: online@academyart.edu Phone: 415.618.3545 or…
Paul R Williams
Black History Month Celebrates Diversity in Design On February 23rd, 6 pm (PST), Academy of Art University’s School of Interior Architecture and Design will host an exclusive live webinar to discuss the well-received PBS documentary "Hollywood’s Architect". Join co-producers/directors Royal Rodgers and Kathy McCampbell Vance along with the authors Bret Parsons, Marc Appleton…
Undergraduate Studio Reviews Fall 2020
Undergraduate Studio Reviews Fall 2020 Undergraduate Studio Reviews are commencing at the School of Architecture and all students will be presenting their work. We are extremely proud of the work that the students have committed to during the pandemic and under challenging circumstances. All studio presentations will be in Zoom. Links can be provided by…
Graduate Thesis and Thesis Prep Reviews Fall 2020
M.Arch Thesis Prep and Thesis Final Reviews Master of Architecture Thesis Preparation ARH 690 Portfolio and Midpoint Reviews Fall 2020 Wednesday Dec 9th Kevin Brady 12:00-12:30 pm Jeremy Wood 12:30-01:00 pm Christian Fish 1:00-1:30 pm Otilia Brill 1:30-02:00 pm Faculty: Eric Reeder(Advisor) Nicole Lambrou (Midpoint Coordinator) Thursday Dec10th Katherine Williams 10:00-10:30 am Jim Albano…
Undergraduate Thesis Reviews Fall 2020
UNDERGRADUATE THESIS REVIEWS B.Arch First Semester Thesis Presentations Fall 2020 Thesis Faculty: Philip Ra and Mini Chu DEC 4 Friday 5:00-8:00pm PST Ramona Gakuba Steeped in Stigma Exploring architecture as a developmental strategy to reframe mental health barriers in a community facing intergenerational trauma Juke Jose From Individualism to Kapwa Liberating architecture from the…
Graduate Studio Reviews Fall 2020
Final Graduate Studio Reviews at the School of Architecture Graduate Studio Reviews are commencing at the School of Architecture and all students will be presenting their work. We are extremely proud of the work that the students have committed to during the pandemic and under challenging circumstances. All studio presentations will be in Zoom. Links…
E&L Fall 2020
FA 2020 Ethics and Leadership Panel Inclusive Design Thursday November 19 12:00noon – 1:30pm PST Ricardo Gomes, IDSA Professor, School of Design, San Francisco State University Professor Ricardo Gomes has been a faculty member in the School of Design at San Francisco State University for over 29 years. He was the Chair of the DAI Department…
Please join us for the NOMAS AAU Introductory meeting: November 5, 2020
Please join us on November 5th at 5:00 pm PST for our first meeting. We will get to know you , preview our events and program for the year and talk about how you can join. For more info and the link to join, email us here: nomasaau@gmail.com Also, please join us for a watch…
TANGENTS Faculty Lecture Series Fall 2020
TANGENTS Faculty Lecture Series Fall 2020 After the success of the Tangents faculty talks last Spring, the School of Architecture is pleased to announce the second round of talks this Fall! Tangents utilizes the diverse range of interests and passions of Architecture faculty by exposing students to topics and themes that go beyond or graze the boundaries…
Hack Homelessness: a Design Challenge at UC Hastings Law School
Hack Homelessness: a Design Challenge A three-part initiative sponsored by LexLab at UC Hastings Law Virtual Design Challenge/Hackathon is an annual event that is a component of Hack Homelessness, a Design Thinking-based course taught at the UC Hastings Law School in San Francisco. The course studies the homeless population's lack of access to legal…
Michael Maltzan – on Addressing Homelessness
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies Addressing Homelessness: What Can (and Can’t) Architecture Do? 20th Annual Dunlop Lecture with Michael Maltzan You can find more information and the registration for this Event on The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies website. Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020Time: 7:30 pm Location: Virtual Speaker(s): Michael Maltzan, Mike…
Free Webinar – The Power of Design: Driving Change
The Power of Design: Driving Change Hosted by Harvard Alumni Group of SF "We all know that many facilities and activities are shut down due to COVID-19. But that doesn’t mean that designers, administrators and practitioners are not busy with exciting and relevant work. Join us to hear what 6 GSD Bay Area design…
Virtual Tour / Discussion – Edwin M. Lee Apartments
2020 Architecture + the City Festival | Virtual Tour / Discussion | Edwin M. Lee Apartments Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT Register Here A model for healthy living for families and formerly homeless veterans, the Edwin M. Lee Apartments provides a spectrum of community connection in the form of affordable…
Discussion on Redlining
Discussion on Redlining Students in ARH 450, ARH 410, ARH 315, LA 292, and ARH 240 are invited to participate in a Discussion on Redlining in the US. Faculty will structure the discussion using research presented by Richard Rothstein in his book "The Color of Law." The group discussion will be a shared platform…
Symposium: Race and Modern Architecture
Symposium: Race and Modern Architecture Fri, Sep 18, 2020 12pm PST Free event open to the public To register for the event and receive a Zoom link, click here. A symposium to present Race and Modern Architecture: A Critical History from the Enlightenment to the Present, published by the University of Pittsburgh…
OPT / H1B Visa – International Student Workshop
Dear Students, Our AAU alumni, Yiyue Chen from GouldEvans has assembled this great informational: OPT / H1B Visa - International Student Workshop. This features recent AAU graduates and young professionals who have transitioned as international students and are the next generation of architects. With their varied experience each will share the combinatory process of the job application and the…
Commencement 2020
In regards to the 2020 Commencement we like to share this Letter of our Chief Academic Officer Sue Rowley that went out to all 2019 and 2020 graduating students: To the recent graduates and their families of the Academy of Art University, It is with regret…
Professional Preparedness Workshops: Portfolio Advice
Advice given to students during the portfolio review sessions below. Recording are available here. On Creating a First Impression with Your Portfolio: "The first thing I note is actually not the work, but the way that the portfolio has been put together. Is there some type of visual hierarchy?" "The first page is…
Professional Preparedness Workshops: Practice Interviews
Architects from leading firms in the Bay Area and beyond generously offered their time to help students practice interview skills. To view some of the recorded practice interviews please see below for links: PPWS Interview Juke Jose and Naomi Rojas with Gensler 2020-08-07 PPWS Interview Juliana Bento with Emily Huang 2020-08-05 PPWS Interview…
Professional Preparedness Workshops 2020: Portfolio Reviews
The intent of the portfolio reviews is for the students to see one aspect of the hiring process that is usually not visible to them – how the portfolio is very quickly scanned when initially received through a web portal or via email. Following the portfolio reviews, the students will attend separate sessions to practice…
Roundtable Discussion: Getting Hired and Pursuing a Rewarding Career Path
Roundtable Discussion View the recording at this link This summer's Professional Preparedness Workshop events continue with a Roundtable Discussion. A panel of six leaders in the Bay Area architecture community will be sharing their advice with students transitioning into the profession. We are excited to have the students learn from the varied experiences…
Professional Preparedness Workshops 2020: Interview Prep & Portfolio Work Session
Professional Preparedness continues this summer with: View a Recording of the Interview Prep Lecture on 7/8 Wed 5pm PST Learn how to prepare for an interview to build confidence View a Recording of the Portfolio Work Session on 7/10 Fri 5pm PST Receive feedback on your portfolio and website whether you are…
Professional Preparedness Workshops: Orientation
Orientation View a Recording of this event We are excited to announce the launch of the Professional Preparedness Workshop next Wednesday 6/17 at 5-6pm PST. This introductory event will provide an overview as well as establish expectations. In addition to meeting as a group to discuss expectations, we will meet separately for an ice…
Professional Preparedness Workshops
This series of ARH workshops are intended to support students transitioning into the profession. We are fortunate to have faculty and alumni who offered their expertise as well as their professional network to this effort. We cannot overstate the importance of identifying mentors as you prepare to enter and thrive in the profession. The faculty…
Virtual Firm Tour: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
BAYA Online Firm Tour: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Forest House, 1975, West Cornwall, Connecticut Bohlin Cywinski Jackson welcomes members of BAYA to a virtual tour of our practice. Hear from three of our architects: Kay Bromley, Chris Moore, and Lena Shah, who will share insights into their experiences and projects. Get an in-depth…
The Pruitt-Igoe Myth Documentary – Free Streaming Until July 31
Vimeo is making available this landmark documentary for free streaming until July 31st in solidarity with the protests against the killing of Black Americans and in support of racial justice. http://www.pruitt-igoe.com/ It began as a housing marvel. Two decades later, it ended in rubble. But what happened to those caught in between? The Pruitt-Igoe Myth tells the story…
2020 Housing Symposium AIA SF
2020 AIA SF Housing Symposium: Cracking the Code View a Recording of Day 1 View a Recording of Day 2 2-Day Virtual Symposium: How an San Franciscans repproach our zoning inheritance to permit more housing? Since WWII, San Francisco's current zoning has been "down-sized" squeezing out opportunities for much-needed growth. Co-presented by AIA…
Graduate Studio Reviews SP 20 May 14 – 24
Graduate Studio Reviews SP 20 May 14 - 24 Our Graduate Master of Architecture [M.Arch] and Master of Art of Advanced Architectural Design [MA-ARH] Final Studio Reviews for the Spring Semester 2020 will begin on May 14th and continue until May 24th please see the list below or our poster for details.All presentations will be via Zoom. In…
Undergraduate Final Studio Reviews Spring 20 May 14 – 22
Undergraduate Final Studio Reviews SP 2020 May 14 - 22 All Reviews will be in Zoom. Please email architecture.academyart.edu to request Zoom links for a specific studio event. THURSDAY May 14 3:00-4:30pm PST ARH 498 COMMUNITY DESIGN STUDIO | “Kid of Parts” at Bayview Commons Faculty: Sameena Sitabkhan 3:30-5:30pm PST ARH…
Graduate Thesis Reviews SP20
GRADUATE THESIS REVIEWS Our Graduate Master of Architecture [M.Arch] Final Thesis Reviews and Master of Art of Advanced Architectural Design [MA-ARH] Final Portfolio Reviews for the Spring Semester 2020 will begin on May 13 with the MA reviews and continue with the M.Arch reviews on May 18, May 19, May 20, and May 22.…
School of Architecture B.Arch Thesis Reviews May 7-11 2020
School of Architecture B.Arch Thesis Reviews May 7-11 2020 This week our Spring 2020 B.Arch thesis students are completing their projects under the guidance of thesis studio faculty, Philip Ra and Mini Chu. We honor and admire their hard work over the last year in the face of challenges brought on by COVID-19. Thursday,…
THE TANGENTS FACULTY LECTURE SERIES CONTINUES ON ZOOM
THE TANGENTS FACULTY LECTURE SERIES CONTINUES ON ZOOM Please login with us this Monday to hear Gloria Yim discussing the topic of China’s Dialogic with Contemporary Architecture. Links below This lecture presents the current issues in the practice of architecture in China and Yim's collaboration as an architect with the Academy of Art University…
THE T A N G E N T S FACULTY LECTURE SERIES VIA ZOOM
THE TANGENTS FACULTY LECTURE SERIES CONTINUES ON ZOOM Please login with us this Thursday to hear David Gill exploring the topic of By Product Materiality: Making and Meaning. Links below The built environment is made of matter; the by-product of making. The by-product, when legible, reveals the making; the source, the tool, the process;…
Spring 2020 Ethics and Leadership Panel via Zoom Webinar
The School of Architecture Spring 2020 Ethics and Leadership Panel: Monday April 6 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM via Zoom Webinar (links below) The Spring 2020 Ethics and Leadership Panel brings to the fore a consistent underlying theme of all previous Ethics and Leadership dialogues. Asking the question - How can who we are shape…
Online Town Hall Meeting
Online Town Hall Meeting Students, this is your chance to let us know what concerns you have and voice your opinions! Your participation is greatly appreciated and we are excited to hear from you. When? Wednesday, March 18th @ 5:00pm Pacific Time To participate, please register here: https://art.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_65B51w2_SAyWHMSgY37pNw Can’t attend? You can request a…
Final Reviews of our Graduate Architecture Thesis
Final Reviews of our Graduate Architecture Thesis The Final Reviews of our Graduate Architecture Thesis Projects FALL Semester 2019 will start on Tuesday December 17th 2019 and last until December 20th 2019. The reviews initiate the culmination of the student’s career at our school and this final week are full of exiting exhibitions and…
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIO AND MIDPOINT REVIEWS
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIO AND MIDPOINT REVIEWS The Final Reviews of our Undergraduate Studios and Midpoint for the Fall Semester 2019 will begin today, December 11th. The reviews are open to the public, please see our posters for location and time.
Undergraduate Thesis Reviews
Undergraduate Thesis Reviews The Final Reviews of our B.Arch first and second semester Thesis Studio for the Fall Semester 2019 will begin Monday, December 9th with the presentation of our B.Arch Online thesis projects. The reviews are open to the public, please see our posters for location and time.
Final Reviews at the School of Architecture
Final Reviews at the School of Architecture The Final Reviews of our onsite Graduate Architecture Studio Projects FALL Semester 2019 are starting today Thursday, December 5th and Friday, December 6th in the first floor Gallery and the Atrium at Brannan. The reviews initiate the culmination of the semester and the final weeks full of…
Jim Jennings Lecture
Jim Jennings - Fall 2019 Lecture Thursday Nov 21st / 6:00pm / Brannan Atrium Nationally recognized architect, Jim Jennings, FAIA who was recently awarded the 2019 Maybeck Award by the AIA California at the Monterey Design Conference founded Jim Jennings Architecture in 1975. In describing the sublime nature of Jim Jennings work, the American…
Ethics & Leadership Panel
The School of Architecture Fall 2019 Ethics and Leadership Panel: Monday November 18th 11:00 AM -12:30 PM Brannan Atrium The School of Architecture Fall 2019 Ethics and Leadership Panel brings the Design Team from the Lighthouse for the Blind to 601 Brannan to share their experience with our students and faculty. Chris Downey from Architecture…
Undergraduate Studio Reviews
Spring 2019 Reviews The Final Reviews of our Undergraduate Architecture Studio Projects SPRING Semester 2019 have started. The reviews are the culmination of our 15 weeks of rigorous, no nonsense, design studio curricula at our school and the final weeks are full of exiting exhibitions and presentations at the school. The reviews are open to…
Undergraduate Final Reviews
Undergraduate Thesis Studio Spring Semester 2019 The Final Reviews of our B.Arch Thesis Studio for Spring Semester 2019 will begin Monday, May 6th with the presentation of our B.Arch thesis projects. The reviews are open to the public, please see our posters for location and time. B.Arch Thesis Reviews Spring 2019 Monday May 6th Brannan…
Graduate Final Review
Graduate Architecture Studio Projects Spring Semester 2019 The Final Reviews of our Graduate Architecture Studio Projects Spring Semester 2019 will start soon. The reviews initiate the culmination of the semester and the final weeks full of exciting exhibitions and presentations at the school. The reviews are open to the public, please see our posters for location and…
Thomas Heatherwick – Lecture
ASLA-NCC Stanford Pre-Lecture Social in the Grove WHEN: Wednesday, May 8th 5PM – 6:15PM WHERE: Pre-Lecture Social – In the grove of oak trees west of Lathrop Library. LECTURE: 6:30pm – 7:45pm @ Bishop Auditorium, Lathrop Library 518 Memorial Way, Stanford, CA 94305 COST: Free Join ASLA-NCC prior to the Stanford Lecture featuring Mark Rios on 5/8, 5pm-6:15pm for…
Ethics & Leadership Panel
Ethics & Leadership Panel Featuring Emily Pilloton & Prescott Reavis Come join us at the upcoming Ethics & Leadership panel on Wednesday, April 10th at 601 Brannan. The theme of this panel is Youth Inclusion in Building Spaces and the panel will consist of Emily Pilloton and Prescott Reavis. Prescott Reavis is an Oakland based…
Changing the Skyline: In Conversation with Leslie E. Robertson
The AIA SF is hosting a unique event, with a film about the legendary structural engineer Leslie Robertson, “Changing the Skyline: In Conversation with Leslie E. Robertson” at the Buck Institute for Aging, in Novato, California, March 20 with a reception beginning at 6:00pm, and the program beginning at 7:00pm. This special event will be…
Final Reviews at AAU School of Architecture
Final Reviews at AAU School of Architecture The Final Reviews of our Graduate Architecture Studio Projects FALL Semester 2018 have started today. The reviews initiate the culmination of the semester and the final weeks full of exiting exhibitions and presentations at the school. There will also be studio reviews for the undergraduate program as…
Pezo von Ellrichshausen
Pezo von Ellrichshausen, Lecture in San Francisco Mauricio Pezo and Sofia von Ellrichshausen, Partners at Pezo von Ellrichshausen, Architects Concepcion, Chile, are lecturing at the AAU School of Architecture / Tuesday, November 20th, 2018, 6pm at 601 Brannan Street, Large Atrium Space, San Francisco, CA 94107 Pezo von Ellrichshausen is an art and architecture…
PRÁCTICA Lecture
PRÁCTICA Lecture in San Francisco José Mayoral Moratilla Architect and Partner at Studio PRÁCTICA, Architects with offices in Madrid, Seville, Spain and Santiago, Chile, is lecturing at the AAU School of Architecture / Thursday, November 15th, 2018, 6pm at 601 Brannan Street, Large Atrium Space, San Francisco, CA 94107 PRÁCTICA is an international architecture…
Design Activism
Design Activism - Ethics and Leadership Panel in San Francisco Johanna Hurme and Sasa Radulovic of 5468796 Architecture will be at the panel which is moderated by Architect and Executive Director Mimi Sullivan at the AAU School of Architecture / Wednesday, November 7th 2018, 6pm at 601 Brannan Street, Large Atrium Space, San Francisco, CA…
HHF Architects
HHF Architects Lecture in San Francisco Simon Frommenwiler Architect and Partner of HHF Architects from Basel, Switzerland is lecturing at the AAU School of Architecture / Tuesday, October 30th 2018, 6pm at 601 Brannan Street, Large Atrium Space, San Francisco, CA 94107 HHF Architects was founded in 2003 by Tilo Herlach, Simon Hartmann and Simon…
Environmental Design Open House
Environmental Design Open House at the Academy of Art University The Academy of Art University’s Schools of Architecture, Interior Architecture & Design, and Landscape Architecture are hosting a joint Open House this Saturday, October 13th from 10:00am – 4:00pm in our building at 601 Brannan. We will be offering presentations about the departments, tours of the…
Tezuka Architects
Tezuka Architects Lecture in San Francisco Takaharu Tezuka of Tezuka Architects is lecturing at the AAU School of Architecture / Tuesday, October 16th 2018, 6pm at 601 Brannan Street, Large Atrium Space, San Francisco, CA 94107 "What we're expounding is very simple: To be in a space where people can feel the breeze,…
Jules Dingle, DIGSAU
Architect Jules Dingle Partner of DIGSAU Philadelphia, PA Lecture in San Francisco Jules Dingle is lecturing at the Academy of Art University School of Architecture / Monday, October 8th 2018, 6pm at 601 Brannan Street, Large Atrium Space, San Francisco, CA 94107 DIGSAU believes that architecture can allow people to uncover/discover connections between each…
Jennifer Bonnel
Architect Jennifer Bonner of MALL Lecture in San Francisco Jennifer Bonner is lecturing at the AAU School of Architecture / Thursday, October 4th 2018, 6pm at 601 Brannan Street, Large Atrium Space, San Francisco, CA 94107 Jennifer Bonner is Director of MALL, Assistant Professor at Harvard University Graduate School of Design and Director…
Julien Lanoo
Julien Lanoo Lecture in San Francisco Belgian Photographer Julien Lanoo @julienlanoo is lecturing at the AAU School of Architecture / Thursday, September 27th 2018, 6pm at 601 Brannan Street, Large Atrium Space, San Francisco, CA 94107 USA “Why do we build if not for humans? I perceive this not only on a social…
Future Cities
Examining Future Urban Conditions Opening: Monday, September 10, 6:00 – 8:00 PM with lecture by Keller Easterling The School of Architecture is addressing city development and growth as both a global and local phenomenon. The theme of future cities will be addressed in the dialogue initiated by the public lecture and continued in the…
Keller Easterling
Keller Easterling Lecture in San Francisco Keller Easterling, architect, writer and professor is lecturing as part of AIA-SF Architecture and the City Festival at the Academy of Art University School of Architecture / Monday, September 10th 2018, 6pm at 601 Brannan Street, Large Atrium Space, San Francisco, CA 94107 USA the lecture is free and…
Fall 2018 Lecture Series
We have a stellar Lecture Series for our 2018-19 academic year. See below for details. 09.10.18 06:00pm Keller Easterling, New York, NY 09.27.18 06:00pm Julien Lanoo, France/Belgium 10.04.18 06:00pm MALL - Jennifer Bonner, Cambridge USA 10.08.18 06:00pm DIGSAU Philadelphia, PA 10.16.18 06:00pm Takaharu Tezuka, Tezuka Architects, Tokyo, Japan 10.30.18 06:00pm HHF Architects Basel, Switzerland 11.07,18…
Chicago Summer 2018 Field Trip
Chicago Summer 2018 Field Trip Come join AAU in Chicago this summer, to tour one of the world's great architectural cities! If you have always wanted to visit the city and see some of its famous buildings, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. The trip will take place from August 23 to 26;…
Dora Epstein-Jones at LA Forum
AAU School of Architecture Faculty Member Dora Epstein-Jones is speaking in LA tonight at the LA Forum, the rare venue for open exchanges about architecture and the city through exhibitions, discussions and publications.
Get Hired! Live Q&A with leading architects June 27
Get Hired! Live Q&A with leading architects June 27 The AIA is hosting a live webinar June 27 1-pm ET (10-11am PT) with architects from Perkins+Will, FXCollaborative, and Encompass Architects, providing insights on what firms are looking for and how to best get noticed as a candidate. For further information and to register for this event,…
San Francisco Design Week Honors AAU Project
THE GUERILLA COFFEE UNIT (ARH 250 FALL 2017 AT THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY) IS HONORED AT FIRST ANNUAL SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN WEEK AWARDS San Francisco Design Week honors projects encouraging thought leadership in design. Design Awards Theme: “Where Innovation Meets Social Responsibility” June 7, 2018–San Francisco, California ARH 250 was honored at…
AIAS Collegiate Associate Update
AIAS Collegiate Associate Update Collegiate Associate! We are gearing up to put on our AIAS Grassroots Leadership Conference 2018 here in Washington, DC in two short months! Within this email, you will find more information about the conference, along with information about the sponsorship items that come with your Collegiate Associate membership. Please let me…
Ethics and Leadership 2018
Ethics and Leadership 2018 Wednesday April 11 6:00pm- 8:00pm The Spring 2018 Ethics and Leadership Panel will be considering the theme of Designing for Well Being. How have architects influenced and advocated for “well being” from the human environment to the health of the planet? All of our panelists are architects whose education was guided…
Path to Licensure and AXP Presentation
Path to Licensure and AXP Presentation On Wednesday, February 28, faculty member, Sameena Sitabkhan, presents to the students a professional forum on the path to licensure and internship requirements. This special lunchtime presentation is part of AAU Architecture’s broad commitment to professional development as an essential part of an architectural education. A seasoned Project…
2014 Charrette
Fall Charrette 2014: Students Tackle Massive Redevelopment in San Francisco AAU School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Partners with Urbanlab from Chicago for Redevelopment of the Caltrain Railyards The Academy of Art University Schools of Architecture and Landscape Architecture were honored to run their annual Fall Charrette in collaboration with Martin Felsen and…
Snohetta: Michelle Delk
Fall 2014 Lecture Series: Snohetta Snøhetta (Norwegian: Snøhetta arkitektur landskap AS) is an international architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and Brand Design office based in Oslo, Norway and New York City. Snøhetta practices a self-defined trans-disciplinary process in which different professionals – from architects to visual artists, philosophers to sociologists – exchange roles in…
Wes Jones
Fall 2016 Lecture Series: Wes Jones on October 13, 2016 Wes Jones, Thursday, October 13, 2016, 6:00pm PST 601 Brannan Street, Atrium Space Wes Jones is a partner in Jones, Partners: Architecture, a California-based architectural practice founded in 1993. His technologically inspired designs for completed buildings and theoretical projects have received acclaim for their…
Peter Cook
Sir Peter Cook (Archigram / CRAB Studio) to lecture at the Academy of Art University Sir Peter Cook Will be lecturing at the Academy of Art University | School of Architecture on Thursday February 26th at 6:30pm 601 Brannan Street in San Francisco. Professor Sir Peter Cook RA has been a pivotal figure within…
Neil Denari
Neil Denari to Lecture in San Francisco on Nov. 14th Neil Denari is lecturing at the Academy of Art University School of Architecture on November 14th 2017 601 Brannan Street, Large Atrium Space, San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Neil Denari was born in Fort Worth, Texas and studied at the University of Houston (B…
Michael Bell
The Public’s Private House: Lecture by Michael Bell Spring 2015 Professional Lecture Series Presents: The Public’s Private House: A Lecture with Michael Bell Tuesday, April 14th | 6:30pm | 601 Brannan Atrium Space Columbia University Professor of Architecture Michael Bell joins us at the AAU School of Architecture for a lecture on housing, changes in housing…
Frank Barkow
Fall 2015 Lecture Series: Frank Barkow Thursday, October 15 | 7:00 PM | 79 New Montgomery Theater Barkow Leibinger is an American/ German architectural practice based in Berlin and New York and was founded in 1993 by Frank Barkow and Regine Leibinger. Barkow Leibinger’s work is realized over a wide range of scales and building…
Davidson Rafailidis
School of Architecture Fall Lecture Series Present Stephanie Davidson and Georg Rafailidis of Davidson Rafailidis Thursday, November 10 2016 | 601 Brannan | Large Atrium | 6:00pm Stephanie Davidson received her Master of Architecture degree from Dalhousie University in Canada, after studying at the Architectural Association in London and competing undergraduate degrees in both…
Charrette 2017
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Sascha Glasl of space&matter
Sascha Glasl of space&matter space&matter Oct. 27, 2014, 6:30 pm School of Architecture – Academy of Art University 601 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA View Event on AIA SF Website The School of Architecture and Landscape architecture at the Academy of Art University is proud to welcome another exciting guest to the Fall Lecture…
Volkan Alkanoglu Lecture
Volkan Alkanoglu Lecture Volkan Alkanoglu is lecturing at the Academy of Art University School of Architecture on November 21st 2017 601 Brannan Street, Large Atrium Space, San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Volkan Alkanoglu is a designer based in Cambridge, MA. His design work is installed and was exhibited at several institutions including the University…
Fall 2017 Charrette October 25 – 26
The AAU School of Architecture Fall Charrette will commence Wednesday October 25 at 2pm, with Professor Frank Flury from IIT introducing the problem set and discussing the project with students and faculty. A public exhibit and review will be held the following evening Thursday October 26 at 6pm.
Frank Flury Lecture
Frank Flury Frank Flury, Professor of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, will be giving a lecture this Wednesday October 25 at 6pm at the atrium in 601 Brannan. Professor Flury will be kicking off the Fall Charrette starting at 2pm, meeting with students and faculty before his lecture. Professor Flury…
Architecture & Social Justice Ethics and Leadership Panel
Architecture & Social Justice Ethics and Leadership Panel Wednesday October 18, 6:00pm Main atrium, 601 Brannan Street Please join the School of Architecture for our biannual Ethics and Leadership Panel. This Fall we are discussing the opportunities in Design to support, promote and empower Social Justice. Speakers Deanna Van Buren and Kyle Rawlins and…
Ethics, Indeed
Ethics, Indeed This week, AAU Architecture will be hosting another in its “Ethics and Leadership Panel” series. I will write more about this particular panel in the next post, as its guests, Deanna Van Buren and Kyle Rawlins, are an amazing firm who deserve pages and pages devoted to the power of their work.…
AAU Architecture students at the SOMArts Festival
AAU Architecture students at the SOMArts Festival ARH 210 Spring 17 studio students recently participated in the SOMArts two day Festival - Night Light on August 25-26. Night Light presented luminous site specific art installations, digital projections and performances which activated SOMarts space with the spirit of activism and transformation. The festival hosted many artists…
Graduate Architecture Studio Reviews
Graduate Architecture Studio Reviews Please join us to see the Spring 2017 Onsite Graduate Studio Reviews starting this Thursday morning, May 11th at 11:30am. The students worked all semester to put together this great and exciting final show of their architecture design concepts. The presentations conclude with the award of this years studio pieces on Friday May…
Undergraduate Final Thesis Presentations Sat May 6 and Mon May 8
Undergraduate Final Thesis Presentations Sat May 6 and Mon May 8 Dear School of Architecture Faculty and Students, Please join us to see the Spring 2017 Undergraduate Thesis Students Presentations starting this Sat morning at 9:00am. We are very proud of the work of our emerging professionals. Jennifer Asselstine and Karen Seong
Alexandra Neyman in the Future Fires Festival
Alexandra Neyman in the Future Fires Festival Undergraduate Architecture faculty, Alexandra Neyman participated in the Future Fires Festival and its first one day event on March 18th, 2017. The first experimental exhibit, the Luminary, at the Midway Gallery in San Francisco combined art, architecture, music and technology. "Future Fires brings together artists, designers and architects…
Ethics and Leadership: Race, Diversity and Architecture Tuesday March 21, 6:00pm
AAU School of Architecture Ethics and Leadership Panel: Race, Diversity and Architecture Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST 601 Brannan Atrium Space ONLINE STUDENTS: This event will be live-streamed at 6:00pm PST - you can watch it and join in on the conversation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn6ZuWGeiLQ We are proud to introduce two amazing speakers, Gabrielle…
Drawing from Theory with Braden Engel
New Spring Event Series: “Drawing From Theory” with Braden Engel This year’s theme is “Sin Cities”, exploring the “seven deadly sins” through drawing. Is our architecture an extension of ourselves? Are our flaws extended to our buildings? Do our designs sin like we do? Are our cities just a series of flawed buildings? There…
Professional Preparedness Workshops 2017
Professional Preparedness Workshops 2017 Live streams: March 16, 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RIINumaORc March 23, 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qouMe5lgtBk April 6, 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVXgMshYwpk
NCARB Licensure Presentation
NCARB Licensure Presentation Matthew Friesz will be giving a presentation on NCARB licensure and recent changes to the program Wednesday February 22 at 3pm. It will be held in the large atrium space, 601 Brannan. The event will livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AAGGgL8h6c
School of Architecture Final Studio Reviews
School of Architecture Final Studio Reviews The final weeks of the semester are approaching fast, here are our final studio reviews:
School of Architecture Fall Lecture Series Present Jan-Peter Koppitz, November 8, 2016
The Academy of Art University School of Architecture Fall Lecture Series Present Jan-Peter Koppitz, of ARUP San Francisco Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 6:00 pm PST 601 Brannan Street | Large Atrium Space This event will be live-streamed and recorded at https://www.youtube.com/watch v=7mzrNXrNYj8 Jan-Peter Koppitz specializes in the delivery of integrated design and analysis of complex projects. Since…
Fall Lecture Series Continues with Simon Battisti, October 25, 2016
Academy of Art University School of Architecture Fall 2016 Lecture Series Present: Simon Battisti Tuesday, October 25th 2016 | 601 Brannan Street | Large Atrium | 6:00 pm Simon Battisti is an architect and educator based in Tirana, Albania. He is curator of the Albanian Pavilion at the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale, with Leah Whitman-Salkin and Åbäke. He is director…
Iñaqui Carnicero
Iñaqui Carnicero Fall 2016 Lecture Series October 4, 2016 | 6:00 PM | 601 Brannan, Large Atrium SpaceActive in both the academic field and a professional practice, Iñaqui Carnicero has been an associate professor of design at the School of Architecture, Polytechnic University of Madrid since 2000. A year after graduating, Carnicero earned his first commission…
Fall Lecture Series: Maria Paz and Thomaz Regatos, Thursday, October 20, 2016
Academy of Art University School of Architecture Fall Lecture Series present Maria Paz and Thomaz Regatos Thursday, October 20, 2016 | 601 Brannan, Large Atrium | 6:00pm -- 8:00pm PST This event will be live-streamed and recorded at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHzP_6_dnRs Maria Paz received her Bachelor in Architecture and Urbanism from FUMEC University (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) and her…
Fall 2016 Lecture Series: Wes Jones on October 13, 2016
The Academy of Art University School of Architecture Fall Lecture Series present: Wes Jones Thursday, October 13, 2016, 6:00pm PST 601 Brannan Street, Atrium Space Wes Jones is a partner in Jones, Partners: Architecture, a California-based architectural practice founded in 1993. His technologically inspired designs for completed buildings and theoretical projects have received acclaim for…
Tenderloin Museum Opening Reception: unSHELTERED
Tenderloin Museum Opening Reception: unSHELTERED Opening Reception: unSHELTERED Tenderloin Museum & The Academy of Art University School of Architecture presents : unSHELTERED ARH 250 - Studio 4 Site Culture & Integral Urbanism Join us for the opening of unSHELTERED, our latest show in the Tenderloin Museum Store. This exhibit critiques new prototypes for…
Fall 2015 Ethics & Leadership Panel
AAU School of Architecture Ethics and Leadership Panel : Social Equity Monday, November 9th, 2015 11:00am -12:30pm 601 Brannan Atrium Space The event will be live-streamed and recorded at https://live4.academyart.edu/ethicsleadership/. This semester's Ethics and Leadership Panel event will focus on creating social equity through architectural education and professional practice. Panelists will give brief introductions to their work and…
Fall 2015 Lecture Series: Elizabeth Ranieri and Byron Kuth
The Fall 2015 Public Lecture Series presents Elizabeth Ranieri and Byron Kuth Thursday, October 29 | 6:30 PM | 601 Brannan Atrium Space This lecture will be recorded and streamed live — you can tune in at https://youtu.be/FGOwBA_Eei4. KUTH/RANIERI Architects was established in 1990 by Byron Kuth, FAIA and Elizabeth Ranieri, FAIA, with a focus on…
B.Arch NAAB Accreditation Visit Success!
B.Arch NAAB Accreditation Visit Success! We would like to announce the recent success of the NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) Visit for Initial Accreditation of the B.Arch degree program. The Visiting Team not only saw the strengths of our faculty, curriculum and student work in the School of Architecture, but the importance and value…
Fall 2015 Lecture Series: Brian Price
The Fall 2015 Public Lecture Series presents Brian Price Thursday, October 1 | 6:30 PM | 601 Brannan Atrium Space This lecture will be recorded and streamed live at https://youtu.be/D1I3g8IpvdE. Brian Price has designed numerous award-winning projects for a wide range of discerning clients, from Google to the Museum of Modern Art in New York. A winner of…
Fall 2015 Lecture Series: Peter Busby
The Fall 2015 Public Lecture Series presents Peter Busby Thursday, September 17 | 6:30 PM | 601 Brannan Atrium Space This lecture will be recorded and streamed live at https://youtu.be/uzMAHJY09ig. Peter Busby, a founding member of the Canada Green Building Council, is internationally recognized for his contributions to architecture and planning. Busby’s award-winning portfolio embodies his philosophy…
The Public’s Private House: Lecture by Michael Bell
Spring 2015 Professional Lecture Series Presents: The Public's Private House: A Lecture with Michael Bell Tuesday, April 14th | 6:30pm | 601 Brannan Atrium Space Columbia University Professor of Architecture Michael Bell joins us at the AAU School of Architecture for a lecture on housing, changes in housing policy, and finance. This lecture will be recorded…
Photos: Sir Peter Cook at the AAU School of Architecture
Photos: Sir Peter Cook at the AAU School of Architecture Sir Peter Cook signs books for students after Thursday's lecture while instructor Keith Plymale and director Mark Mueckenheim look on.
Sir Peter Cook (Archigram / CRAB Studio) to lecture in San Francisco in February
Sir Peter Cook (Archigram / CRAB Studio) to lecture in San Francisco in February Sir Peter Cook Will be lecturing at the Academy of Art University | School of Architecture on Thursday February 26th at 6:30pm 601 Brannan Street in San Francisco. We will also be streaming the lecture live: https://speakers.academyart.edu/content/guest-speakers/live.html Professor Sir Peter Cook…
Fall 2014 Lecture Series: Gary Strang
Fall 2014 Lecture Series: Gary Strang Gary Strang is a licensed landscape architect and architect with degrees from the Universities of California at Berkeley and Davis. For 21 years he has been principal of GLS Landscape/Architecture, a 12 person multidisciplinary firm specializing in the integration of architecture, infrastructure, and landscape. He has received three…
Fall 2014 Lectures & Events
Fall 2014 Lectures & Events Lectures for the Fall 2014 semester include guests from Snohetta, GLS, and space&matter, among other. Our lectures are open to the public, so please join us. To find out more, email us at architecture@academyart.edu
Fall 2014 Lecture Series: Ines Dantas
Fall 2014 Lecture Series: Ines Dantas Ines Dantas | WUDA* | Munich Monday, September 22nd, 2014, at 6:30pm Online Access: live4.academyart.edu/fall_lectures14 * WUDA is a cross-cultural architecture practice founded by Inês Dantas and Florian Wurfbaum. * WUDA ‘s work covers design-projects, research and consulting activities within interdisciplinary strategies and international teams, establishing diverse partnerships and…
Fall Charrette 2014: Students Tackle Massive Redevelopment in San Francisco
AAU School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Partners with Urbanlab from Chicago for Redevelopment of the Caltrain Railyards
Architectural Association Visiting School
Architectural Association Visiting School Academy of Art’s School of Architecture Collaborates with London’s Architectural Association to Create a Mediated Room in the Sky This summer the Academy of Art’s School of Architecture hosted its first Architectural Association Visiting School in San Francisco. Titled “Post-Industrial Landscapes,” the 10 day workshop focused on merging design, cinema, and…
October 17 Hiromi Tabei and Garrett Jacobs , Architecture for Humanity, 6:30 pm
October 17 Hiromi Tabei and Garrett Jacobs , Architecture for Humanity, 6:30 pm Public Lecture Series: October 17 Hiromi Tabei and Garrett Jacobs , Architecture for Humanity, 1st Floor Presentation Space – 6:30 Architecture for Humanity is a nonprofit design services firm founded in 1999. Architecture for Humanity builds a more sustainable future , through…
P – A – T – T – E – R – N – S by Georgina Huljich, April 25th at 7 pm
P - A - T - T - E - R - N - S by Georgina Huljich, April 25th at 7 pm Georgina Huljich is co-principal of P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S, a design research architectural practice based in Los Angeles. P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S gained international recognition for its subtle approach to architecture, one that seamlessly integrates digital technology…