An architecture student won a trip to Milan, Italy for her original loveseat design after winning the Velum and College of Architecture and Environmental Design’s Furniture Competition. On Nov. 1, hundreds of San Luis Obispo community members gathered in the…
There are 10 active construction sites on campus. Here’s what’s happening
Cal Poly’s campus currently has 10 large, active construction projects, leading to limited walking routes and driving access throughout campus. Sections of N. Poly View Drive and N. Perimeter Road are sanctioned off from pedestrians and vehicles, causing traffic that…
Cal Poly students are “re-imagining Paradise” after Camp Fire destroyed town
Cal Poly architecture students are helping redesign Paradise, California after the November 2018 Camp Fire burned most of Butte County, killing 86 people and destroying 13,900 homes. Two architecture studio classes, taught by professors Stacey White and Kent Macdonald, are…
Architecture students took the runway for their winter fashion show
Freshman architecture students took to the catwalk to show off their original paper wearable designs in the “Humans” project Jan. 30.
Student-built bench completed outside Kennedy Library
The finishing touches have been put on a new bench outside of Kennedy Library, designed and built entirely by three architecture seniors to promote tolerance.
Architecture students compete in furniture design competition
From an empty keg turned into a cycle-powered washing machine to an old Mustang News newsstand converted into a lightbox, the work of architecture students radiated creativity at Cal Poly’s 15th annual Vellum Furniture Competition and Exhibition. Downtown San Luis…
Studio until you drop: Life as an architecture student
The program is recognized by some students and faculty as having a culture that can often result in unhealthy lifestyles and choices.
Architecture program holds top 3 ranking
Design Intelligence ranked Cal Poly among the top three architecture undergraduate programs in the nation.
Students travel to Rwanda, create VR galaxies and more for senior projects
While the senior project is a mandatory capstone of a Cal Poly degree, there is a lot of versatility in what can be considered a senior project. Presentations, research papers and experiments are all fair game, but so are building…
Architecture seniors celebrate 15th annual Chumash Show
The Fifth Year Committee celebrated the culmination of their studies during the 15th annual Chumash Show May 26-27.
Kennedy Library design concept announced; renovations starting as early as 2019
Library renovations will add, better windows and ventilation, increased dining, and more lounge space.