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Nancy Pollock Ellwand - International Exchange

Architecture

Connection

Landscape Architecture

News & Headlines

School of Architecture

School of Landscape Architecture and Planning

Apr 15, 2025

Dean Nancy Pollock-Ellwand shares how global perspectives shape design on ‘International Exchange’

A Canadian and global academic leader, Dean Nancy Pollock-Ellwand reflects on her time in Japan and Australia, her work with UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the connection between culture and design—highlighting how emotion and global perspectives influence the built environment and the classroom.

Landscape Architecture

Student Profile

Students

Apr 12, 2025

Rodeo Grounds Reimagined: Abigail Power ‘26 B.LA

Abigail Power ‘26 B.LA recently reimagined the entry plaza of the Tucson Rodeo Grounds in LAR301, a studio led by CAPLA faculty Erik Schmahl and Kirk Dimond. Inspired by vaquero herding techniques, her design blends cultural history with ecological function through detailed plans, GIS mapping, and a physical model.

BLA students recognized during the AZ ASLA Gala in 2025

Awards

Landscape Architecture

School of Landscape Architecture and Planning

Student Work

Students

Apr 04, 2025

Landscape architecture students shine at AZ ASLA Awards Gala, Expo

More than 40 landscape architecture students were recognized for showcasing exceptional talent and innovation during the Arizona Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects Awards Gala & Expo.