Opportunities

This current Student Digest as well as the past ones are posted on the Architecture web page under CURRENT STUDENTS/Resources: http://www.arch.calpoly.edu/current/index.html.

Competitions

  1. Vellum Design Build
    Pre-Application Due: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 5pm
    Furniture Entry Due: Thursday October 29, 2009 - between 10am & 2pm
    To download a pdf copy of the application: Vellum Application.
  2. NEW - Good Design
    Deadline: November 1, 2009
    Applications and nominations completed no later than December 1, 2009
    For more information about this competition please visit the Good Design Web site

Lectures

  1. NEW - Heart Lecture - Ralph Roesling: Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects
    Oct 23rd, Business Rotunda, Room 03-213, 4pm

    Ralph J. Roesling is founding principal of Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects with over 30 years of experience in all phases of architecture and planning. He has served as Principal-in-Charge, Project Architect and Principal Designer for various project types from office and retail uses to educational, civic buildings and residential. Mr. Roesling has directed many major architectural and planning projects for private, governmental and institutional clients throughout California and abroad. He has extensive experience in assessment and evaluation of existing structures for reuse and redevelopment projects. His architectural projects have won several Honor Awards from the American Institute of Architects and an Orchid Award. He has lectured locally as well as abroad in Japan and Italy. He is a design faculty member of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Woodbury University, and the NewSchool of Architecture in San Diego. For additional information, visit Ralph Roesling's web page.

  2. Simon Pastucha of the L.A. Urban Design Studio
    Presentation: Monday,October 19, 2009
    12:00pm to 2:00pm - Building 5 - Room 105 - Berg Gallery
    The study of development, and implementation of urban design principles by the City of
    Los Angeles. A flyer for this presentation is attached. Learn more about the L.A. Urban
    Design Studio at http://www.urbandesignla.com.

Opportunities

  1. Digital Workshops
    The Department is fortunate to offer to our students this fall a variety of digital workshops. While several of the sessions times are already booked with specific trainings, there are additional times available for faculty lead studio/classes. Session marked "open sessions" are available for any student interested in attending the workshop. For more information visit the Architecture Department News & Events web page.

Student Calendars & Deadline

  1. NEW - Student Calendars & Deadlines
    All students should check the enrollment support services web site for upcoming information on Student Calendars, Rotations Schedules and Deadlines.

Reviews

  1. NEW - Japan Program
    Wednesday, October 14, 2009: 11:00am - 4:00pm - Berg Gallery
    Professor Don Choi's students from spring 2009 will be showing their design projects and other work in the Berg Gallery this Wednesday, 11:00am to 4:0pm. Come by and take a look at the kinds of places they went and the experiences they had.

  2. Fall Design Studios reviews are posted at Studio Reviews


Workshops

Please refer to previous Student Digests

Miscellaneous Information

  1. AIAS Film Series
    Film Title TBA
    Monday, October 26, 2009 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
    Architecture Building, Staircourt
    Drinks and Pizza will be offered

  2. NEW - Support Shop Closed for Furlough
    Friday, October 23, 2009

  3. NEW - Design-Build Overview - Open forum discussion on the future of the inducstry
    Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 11:00am
    Construction Innovations Center, Room B202
    FREE Pizza & Drinks
    This event is open to anyone interested in further developing their skills, networking with professionals, and meeting other students.

  4. NEW - Design Village Meeting
    Meeting: Friday, October 16, 2009 - 12:00pm - Architecture Building Staircourt
    Meeting will include choosing a theme for this years event. Come join a group who is part of one of the most amazing low cost, temporary design competitions in existence. For more information visit the Design Village Web Site