Architectural Design Studios
Architectural Studios are at the center of the undergraduate and graduate programs in Architecture. Students explore architectural issues in a variety of ways across the year levels, led by full-time, part time practitioners, and Teaching Firms in Residence.
ARCH 113-114 Core I-II
Introduces fundamentals of architectural design from abstract principles to built/occupied form, developed in two and three dimensions
Information on ARCH 113-114 Core I-II StudiosARCH 213-214 Core III-IV
Students develop a design process while emphasizing context, climate, program, materials and structure as determinants of form.
Information on ARCH 213-214 Core III-IV StudiosARCH 313 Core V
Addresses the integration of building form, structure as a space-generator, construction materials and assemblies, and sustainability themes in urban settings.
Information on ARCH 313 Core V StudiosARCH 413 Advanced Options
Students select from a wide range of topics each semester, with recent offerings including adaptive reuse, sustainability, micro ruralism, housing.
Information on ARCH 413 Advanced Option StudiosARCH 416 Urban
Design projects in urban context, including local and global sites, communities, public spaces, transportation.
Information on ARCH 416 Urban StudiosARCH 511/512 Grad Core I-II
Introductory studio sequence for graduate students entering the Master of Architecture program without prior architectural design experience.
Information on ARCH 511/512 Grad Core I-II ARCH 513 Integrated
Brings all aspects of design together in an integrative process, through conceptual, schematic and design development, technical documentation, assessment.
Information on ARCH 513 Integrated StudiosARCH 515 Grad Options
Students complete two Graduate Options studios, exploring advanced architectural topics framed by faculty including Teaching Firms in Residence.
Information on ARCH 515 Grad Option StudioARCH 517 Revitalization
Focuses on the design and adaptation of existing and historic buildings and sites, achieved through collaboration among teams and multiple disciplines.
Information on ARCH 517 Revitalization StudiosARCH 613 Thesis
Each student develops a design thesis of their own choosing at a conclusion of their graduate studies, from research begun in the Graduate Thesis Research Seminar.
Information on ARCH 613 Thesis Studios