Introducing the next generation of architects, designers and planners.đ¤ Congratulations to UTSOA Class of 2026! We can't wait to see what you do next. đ
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Not a goodbye, just a see you later. đ đCommencement is TODAY! Let's make this the perfect ending to your chapter as students.
Details:
⢠Hogg Memorial Auditorium (2300 Whitis Ave.) (Doors open at 1 pm!)
⢠2:00 PM (CDT)
⢠Livestream on our YouTube channel (link in our bio)
Grads, reminder that check in starts at 12:00 pm in Goldsmith Hall. Make sure you're checked in NO LATER than 1 pm!
Celebrating 50 Years ⨠Congratulations to Professors Michael Garrison and Larry Speck for celebrating 50 years with us here at the School of Architecture. Head to our YouTube to watch their full interviews, where they share their reflections over the past 50 years, along with their advice for current students.
Hello from Copenhagen đ
Architecture student Isabella Main traveled from UT Austin to Copenhagen, Denmark to work with @adeptarchitects as part of @utsoaprp .
The Professional Residency Program (PRP) is an honors program that offers upper-level architecture students a unique opportunity to expand their education through work experience in the architectural profession. PRP has provided internship opportunities to those in the Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture programs since 1974 and, over the past 25 years, our students have been linked with 300 firms in 30 countries.
Read more about Main's experience at the link in our bio!
In 1975, Dean Charles Burnette made four significant hires: Michael Benedikt, Larry Doll, Michael Garrison and Larry Speck. To celebrate their 50th work anniversary, we interviewed Larry Speck and Michael Garrison.
On May 5, watch the full interviews with Michael Garrison and Larry Speck on our YouTube channel. Enjoy this sneak peek of Larry Speck's interview, diving into his thoughts and teachings over the past half-century.
Make sure you're subscribed to our YouTube channel at the link in our bio!
You did it! Congratulations to our students on successful Final Reviews. đ
Each semester, guest critics join our faculty and students on campus to review the culmination of studio work from the semester. This spring showcase brought out incredible work that highlighted the innovation, ingenuity and insight from their studio trips to Puerto Rico, Mexico, Pharr, Brooklyn, Spain and beyond. From utilizing recycled materials to employing AI-driven design, their work inspired us all.
Special shoutout to our students that completed their *final* Final Review. Next stop: graduation!
The countdown is ON! On Saturday, May 9, we celebrate our students at commencement. We are *so proud* of your hard work and dedication. We can't wait to see you walk the stage! đĽš
You can still submit grad photos to be featured on our commencement slideshow! Link in our bio to access the submission link. đ¸
On Friday, May 1, we invite you to attend the 2026 End Of Year Show, INDEX. The exhibition is designed by Jeremy Atticus Smith (M.Arch) and Evan Altenburg (M.Arch). The event features a student awards portion as well.
INDEX. celebrates the student work from the 2025-2026 school year in Mebane Gallery of Goldsmith Hall by creating an exhibition that fosters embodied experience. After a year of creating images and abstractions, the exhibit grounds student work in a field of the real. The work is experienced as sacred and not as spectacle. Instead of overwhelming sensory stimulation, work is presented calmly and confidently.
Details:
⢠Friday, May 1
⢠Opening remarks at 5 pm
⢠Mebane Gallery
See you there! You can read more about the exhibition at the link in our bio.
To conclude the Landscape First Essay Series, we interviewed university architect Brent Stringfellow (@utaustinarchitect ). Together with Stringfellow, we explore the inner workings of our Austin campus and share aspirations for the future Campus Master Plan.
Swipe through the read his insights on UT's campus serving as a living laboratory. âĄď¸
Full interview available at the link in our bio!
For the sixth consecutive year, our interior design students have been recognized on the Metropolis Magazine (@metropolismag ) Future100 list. Congratulations to Fatemeh Shahvazian (MID I), Yuzheng Gan (MID II), and Brianna Cartagena (BSID)! Join us in recognizing this impressive achievement! đ
Image 1: âAustin Monolith Hotel' by Raha Shahvazian for Professor Ria Bravo's (@riabravodesign ) Core II Studio and Professor Hope Hasbrouck's Rendering and Animation of the Built Environment
Image 2: âHydrocommons' by Yuzheng Gan in collaboration with Stephanie Belov for Professor Marla Smith and Alison Gaskinsâs (@allisonhgaskins ) Technical Studio
Image 3: âNomad Home' by Brianna Cartagena for Professor Ria Bravoâs Design V course
Congratulations to our students for WINNING the national ULI Hines Student Competition in urban design! đĽ
Each year, graduate teams from across the country take on this challenge, aimed at idea generation and increasing awareness for multidisciplinary solutions to development and design challenges. This year, students from UTSOA and McCombs won the top prize.
The students' winning proposal, "The GreenLink," transformed a site within the Hancock Center, north of Downtown Austin, into a vibrant, inclusive neighborhood, where healthcare and housing exist in harmony.
The winning team members:
⢠Michael Alada, Master of Community and Regional Planning & Master of Science in Sustainable Design
⢠Anushka Deshpande, Master of Urban Design
⢠Meng-Shin Lin, Master of Community and Regional Planning & Master of Science in Sustainable Design
⢠Sushmita Gautam, Master of Urban Design
⢠Josh Hu, Master of Business Administration
Read more about the competition on our website, and join us in congratulating our students!
