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. Bank of America Challenge - Low Income Housing Challenge
    Deadline for application: Friday, November 6, 2009
    4th & 5th Year students encouraged to apply
    For more information please see their promotional flier.
  2. Valley Development Council Design Competition
    Early Registration - November 2, 2009
    Late Registration & Submission Deadline - January 15, 2009

    Architects, designers, landscape architects, planners and students are invited to prepare concept plans for the redevelopment of three strategic sites in the Pioneer Valley, a region of Western Massachusetts defined by the Connecticut River Valley. These sites are located in Southampton, Palmer and Hadley. The goal for this international design competition is to create a local example of sustainable development and redevelopment, and to provide a model of how communities in the region can grow smarter. With the partnerships formed through this competition process, there will be significant momentum for turning the winning concept plan idea into reality. For more info, go to: the Valley Development Design Competition web page.

  3. Retail Design Institute
    The Retail Design Institute invites all students presently enrolled in a recognized colege level Architectural, Interior Design or Environmental Design Program to join in the 2010 Student Retail Interior Design Competition.
    Deadlines: Submittal Due - April 12th , 2010
    Judging - End of April , 2010
    Awards Notification - May 1st , 2010

  4. Atlantic City Boardwalk Holocaust Memorial Design Competition
    Deadlines: October 1, 2009 – Registration opens
    January 1, 2010 – Registration ends
    March 1, 2010 – First stage submission due
    June 1, 2010 – Second stage presentations due

    Design Challenge: To build Inspiring Memorial to the Holocaust and genocide on a magnificent site dedicated for that purpose by the city of Atlantic City. The Memorial is intended to commemorate the Holocaust in a way that is universal and enduring. It is envisioned to be a compelling visual statement at a significant public place, not a museum. For more information please visit the Atlantic City Boardwalk Holocaust Memorial web site.

 

Job Fairs

Cal Poly will offer two job fairs during the 2009 Winter quarter:

  1. Wednesday, January 20th & Thursday January 21st, 2010
    Chumash AuditoriumStudents! Don't miss this opportunity to meet with employers seeking applicants from all colleges for career, summer, and Co-op jobs! Mark your calendar and plan to attend. For more information please visit the Career Services web site.

Lectures

  1. NEW - Hearst Lecture - Preston Scott Cohen: Preston Scott Cohen Inc.
    Nov. 13th, Business Rotunda, Room 03-213, 4pm

    Preston Scott Cohen’s work is known for its synthesis of architectural typologies, descriptive geometry, and digital media. The work of his firm, Preston Scott Cohen, Inc., encompasses projects ranging in scale from residences to educational and cultural institutions. Cohen received the first prize in the international competitions for the Robbins Elementary School in Trenton, NJ (2006), and for two Museums: the Taiyuan Art Museum in Taiyuan, China (2007-2011) and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Amir Building (2003-2009). He is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including the Academy Award in Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and three Progressive Architecture Awards. His work has been widely published and is in numerous collections. Cohen is the author of Contested Symmetries and Other Predicaments in Architecture. Cohen is the Chair of Department of Architecture at Harvard University Graduate School of Design where he is the coordinator of the first year design studios and teaches the foundation course in Projective and topological geometry, advanced studios and design thesis.

Reviews

  1. Fall Design Studios reviews are posted at Studio Reviews

Workshops

  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.

Off Campus Meetings & Presentations

Below is important information about the 2010/2011 off-campus meetings & application process:

  1. Florence Italy Exhibit & Reception (Jonathan Reich & Last Year's Florence Students)
    Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 5pm - Berg Gallery

  2. Florence Italy IP Program Presentation
    Jonathan Reich, Monica Schecter & Johanne Riegels Ostergard
    Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 6pm - Berg Gallery

  3. Japan Extended Field Trip - Don Choi
    Monday, November 9, 2009 - 6-8pm - Berg Gallery

  4. Metro Program, Oakland Comprehensive Studio Summer - Barry Williams
    Date, Time & Location TBA

  5. Paris Program - Tom DiSanto
    Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 5pm - Bldg. 5 - Room 106

  6. Professional Studio - Will Benedict
    Date, Time & Location TBA

  7. Rome, Italy - Marc Neveu
    Monday, November 16, 2009 - 6pm - Bldg. 5 - Room 106

  8. Switerland Program, Summer - Tom DiSanto
    Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 6pm - Bldg. 5 - Room 106

  9. WAAC Program - Howard Weisenthal
    Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 6pm - Bldg. 5 - Room 313

Miscellaneous Information

  1. NEW - IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE FOR JUNE COMMENCEMENT
    All commencement ceremonies for June 2010 will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2009
    For more information please see Commencement Flier

  2. NEW - Architecture Department Facebook
    Join the Architecture Departments Facebook to find keep up with Alumni, news, and upcoming events... We would love to have you as a friend, our Facebook name is: Architecture at Cal Poly.

  3. Fall Commencement - Fall Quarter Graduates
    College of Architecture & Environmental Design
    Saturday December 12, 2009 - 1:00pm
    Mott Gym
  4. CBF Meeting
    The next CBF Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 11:00am in the MRC (05-101)
    All students are welcome and encouraged to attend.
    For more information please see the CBF information page on the Architecture Dept. web site.
  5. CSI UPCOMING EVENTS
    Nov 7-8 -- Field Trip to Los Angeles
    The trip will include visiting the Getty Center, Griffith Observatory, some firm tours, and having lunch with LA CSI members. Contact calpolycsi@gmail.com if interested.