Image Renowned architect Lesley Lokko headlines inaugural CAPLA Lecture Series Dec. 20, 2024 The University of Arizona CAPLA Lecture Series launches with renowned architect and academic, Professor Lesley Lokko, OBE, RIBA, as the inaugural speaker. The series explores architecture, landscape design, and social issues, promoting dialogue and inspiring sustainable, optimistic futures. Read more
Image Gather Light: Ava Beveridge '28 & Katie Sweiven ‘28 B.Arch Nov. 30, 2024 For the ARC 201 Design Studio, students worked on defining a shadow caster threshold in a publicly accessible space. The "Gather Light" project was led by professors Christopher Domin, Oscar Lopez, Stefan Mostert, Mike Silver, and Siri Trumble. Read more
Image Mud y Robots | Lecture by Ronald Rael Nov. 15, 2024 Ronald Rael dives into his groundbreaking initiative, "Mud y Robots." This innovative project merges the ancient art of earthen building with the latest in additive manufacturing technology to create sustainable housing solutions with the potential to transform our planet. Read more
Image Architecture + Choreography: Lecture by Beth M Weinstein Nov. 14, 2024 Beth Weinstein, associate professor in the School of Architecture, spoke about her recently published monograph, "Architecture and Choreography: Collaborations in Dance, Space and Time," and the unique interdisciplinary encounters and performed events generated through collaborations between architects and choreographers. Read more
Image CAPLA, Jones Studio launch Grand Challenges Lecture Series Nov. 8, 2024 Sponsored by Jones Studio, the Grand Challenges Lecture Series aims to engage students, faculty, and the broader professional community with thought leaders across disciplines who are actively shaping the future of architecture and society. Read more
Image Beth Weinstein, author of "Architecture + Dance," featured on the "A is for Architecture" Podcast Nov. 3, 2024 Beth Weinstein, acting associate dean of academic affairs and associate professor of architecture, was a guest on the "A is for Architecture" Podcast to discuss her recent book, "Architecture + Choreography: Collaborations in Dance, Space and Time." Read more
Image CAPLA students partner with Tucson Hope Factory to address homelessness in Tucson Nov. 1, 2024 A collaborative initiative between the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (CAPLA), the Drachman Institute, community organizations, and the City of Tucson is offering architecture students a unique opportunity to design and develop transitional housing solutions for Tucson’s unhoused population. Read more
Image Anthony Rascon '26, B.Arch | Exploring Themed Entertainment and Architecture Oct. 31, 2024 Bachelor of Architecture undergraduate student Anthony Rascon shares how CAPLA has helped him explore themed entertainment design, leading to an internship with Universal Creative in Orlando. With a unique blend of architecture and immersive arts, he emphasizes the value of interdisciplinary learning and advises future students to embrace diverse experiences within their studies. Read more
Image Postponed | Renowned architect Lesley Lokko headlines inaugural CAPLA Lecture Series Oct. 25, 2024 The CAPLA Inaugural Lecture Series featuring Lesley Lokko, originally scheduled for Friday, November 1, has been postponed due to the speaker's unexpected illness. Read more
Image CAPLA Design Ideas Competition winners announced Oct. 22, 2024 The winners of CAPLA's Design Ideas Competition, aimed at re-envisioning the Student and Alumni Center, were revealed during the college's Homecoming celebration. Taking first place was the submission "ReFraming Assembly," designed by Montse Bover, Yusef Sakr, and Greg Veitch. Read more