“What began in 1975 as a weekend experiment in structural ingenuity has evolved into a hallmark Learn-By-Doing tradition that challenges each new generation of students to conquer theory and application,” according to Cal Poly archival records. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this year’s Design Village theme was “Nexus,” meaning “a link or series of links connecting […]
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Student innovation takes center stage at Design Village’s 50th anniversary
Teams from Cal Poly and community colleges across California earned first-place honors in construction, innovation and theme categories at the 50th anniversary of Design Village, held Saturday afternoon in the Architecture Graveyard.
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‘Tackling challenges with determination and love’: Cal Poly and extended community remember James Soulie-Washburn
First-year architecture transfer James was known for his creativity, artistic spirit and peaceful demeanor. In the aftermath of his passing on Dec. 2, his family shared a message to the campus community remembering his life.
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College of Architecture and Environmental Design to host career fair
Cal Poly College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) is hosting its career fair this Thursday in the University Union’s Chumash Auditorium. Open to all current students, the career fair will consist of representatives from various companies, such as architecture and engineering firms, construction companies and landscape design firms. Specifics about which companies and firms […]
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Cal Poly architecture students showcase furniture creations downtown
Hundreds of architecture student projects were recently showcased in downtown San Luis Obispo for the 19th Annual Vellum Furniture Design Competition. Projects included solid wood tables, led light fixtures and innovative seating solutions. Architecture professor Tom Di Santo and local firm Vellum Design Build co-founded the event in 2004 as a way to initiate architecture […]
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Watch: A look at the new structure in Architecture Graveyard
Architectural engineering graduate student Will Adam said he didn’t realize how impactful his senior project would be at first glance. However, Adam had a bold idea from the get-go: construct the first experimental structure in Poly Canyon in 20 years. Mustang News Reporter Angelina Salgado gives a look at what the structure is and how […]
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A new structure has been built in Arch Graveyard
Architectural engineering graduate student Will Adam said he didn’t realize how impactful his senior project would be at first glance. However, Adam had a bold idea from the get-go: construct the first experimental structure in Poly Canyon in three years. The team — who dubbed their project “Tensegrity” — finished their project in Poly Canyon […]
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College of Architecture presents exhibit featuring work from California’s first female architect
The Cal Poly College of Architecture and Environmental Design is hosting an exhibition featuring artifacts by renowned architect Julia Morgan, to the Cal Poly University Art Gallery in Dexter Building. The “Julia Morgan, Architect: Challenging Convention” exhibition, which will be open Jan. 15 through Feb. 11, features Morgan’s original drawings, photographs and personal and professional […]
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Architecture without the lab: What happens when you take the arch student out of the arch environment?
Pre-COVID-19, architecture students spent hours producing drafts, drawings and models in their design studio classes. Online schooling presents an unexpected challenge to Architecture Studio Design classes, forced to alter their hands-on approach. According to architecture junior Tomy Stankiewicz, in-person studio class is a hub of collaboration, with students working together into the night on projects. […]
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One architecture student will be heading to Milan after winning furniture design competition
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 Creamery Marketplace on Higuera Street to attend the opening reception of the 16th annual competition. […]
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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 is especially heightened during passing periods before classes. Cal Poly’s master construction plan, active since […]