César Pelli was born in Tucumán, Argentina, and attended the Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. He received his Master of Science in Architecture in 1954 from the Illinois School of Architecture. After his graduation from Illinois, Pelli worked for Eero Saarinen on the TWA terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport and the Morse and Stiles colleges at Yale University.
Pelli went on to design some of the world’s most iconic buildings, most notably the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. These were the world’s tallest buildings until 2004 and earned Pelli the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
César Pelli was born in Tucumán, Argentina, and attended the Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. He received his Master of Science in Architecture in 1954 from the Illinois School of Architecture. After his graduation from Illinois, Pelli worked for Eero Saarinen on the TWA terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport and the Morse and Stiles colleges at Yale University.
Pelli went on to design some of the world’s most iconic buildings, most notably the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. These were the world’s tallest buildings until 2004 and earned Pelli the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
Max Abramovitz (BSAS ‘29) stands among the University of Illinois’ most influential alumni, with a career that helped define major cultural and civic spaces across the nation. As a partner in Harrison and Abramovitz, he contributed to the design of the United Nations complex and Philharmonic Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. His work on Lincoln Center informed his later designs for the University of Illinois, including the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, a landmark that continues to serve as a hub for arts and community engagement. One of the many projects Abramovitz designed was the State Farm Center, distinguished by its innovative 400-foot-diameter unsupported dome—a significant structural accomplishment in architectural engineering.
Max Abramovitz (BSAS ‘29) stands among the University of Illinois’ most influential alumni, with a career that helped define major cultural and civic spaces across the nation. As a partner in Harrison and Abramovitz, he contributed to the design of the United Nations complex and Philharmonic Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. His work on Lincoln Center informed his later designs for the University of Illinois, including the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, a landmark that continues to serve as a hub for arts and community engagement. One of the many projects Abramovitz designed was the State Farm Center, distinguished by its innovative 400-foot-diameter unsupported dome—a significant structural accomplishment in architectural engineering.
Last week, the ARCH 573 Performance + Computation: Korea studio traveled to South Korea with Professor Yun Kyu Yi. Along with presenting their final projects in Daegu, students explored notable buildings and cultural sites throughout Seoul, deepening their understanding of South Korea’s architectural innovation and rich cultural context.
Last week, the ARCH 573 Performance + Computation: Korea studio traveled to South Korea with Professor Yun Kyu Yi. Along with presenting their final projects in Daegu, students explored notable buildings and cultural sites throughout Seoul, deepening their understanding of South Korea’s architectural innovation and rich cultural context....
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In 2008, DONG Gong founded Vector Architects and has become one of the most active young architects in China. He received Bachelor & Master of Architecture from Tsinghua University, followed by a diploma at University of Illinois where he received the Master of Architecture. He also had an exchange experience at Technical University of Munich. Prior to establishing his own practice, he worked for Soloman Cordwell Buenz & Associates in Chicago, then at Richard Meier & Partners and Steven Holl Architects in New York. He was also appointed as the Plym Distinguished Visiting Professor at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Visiting Professor of Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy.
DONG Gong’s practice has earned international recognition by his representative works, including Seashore Library, Seashore Chapel, Yangshuo Sugarhouse, Renovation of the Captain’s House, Pingshan Art Museum, Haibing Center at Nankai University, Jingyang Camphor Court, and Liyuan Foreign Language Primary School.
In 2008, DONG Gong founded Vector Architects and has become one of the most active young architects in China. He received Bachelor & Master of Architecture from Tsinghua University, followed by a diploma at University of Illinois where he received the Master of Architecture. He also had an exchange experience at Technical University of Munich. Prior to establishing his own practice, he worked for Soloman Cordwell Buenz & Associates in Chicago, then at Richard Meier & Partners and Steven Holl Architects in New York. He was also appointed as the Plym Distinguished Visiting Professor at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Visiting Professor of Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy.
DONG Gong’s practice has earned international recognition by his representative works, including Seashore Library, Seashore Chapel, Yangshuo Sugarhouse, Renovation of the Captain’s House, Pingshan Art Museum, Haibing Center at Nankai University, Jingyang Camphor Court, and Liyuan Foreign Language Primary School.
In a few weeks the atrium will be buzzing with students once again. As we gear up for Final Reviews, let’s take a look back at the Midterm Reviews we had in October.
In a few weeks the atrium will be buzzing with students once again. As we gear up for Final Reviews, let’s take a look back at the Midterm Reviews we had in October.
ACSA Winner of the 2025 Design for Freedom Competition
2ND PLACE CATEGORY II: MATERIAL RESEARCH
Behind the Rubber Student: Xingyu Liu Faculty Sponsor: Patricia Saldaña Natke
Juror Comments: Behind the Rubber impressed the jury with the comprehensive research and strong emphasis on policy, presenting a well-developed and innovative concept that introduces fresh perspectives of unconventional thinking. The students demonstrate a clear commitment to consumer understanding, using thoughtful storytelling to make complex systems more transparent. A key strength of the design is the clear and thorough articulation of the proposed ecosystem.
ACSA Winner of the 2025 Design for Freedom Competition
2ND PLACE CATEGORY II: MATERIAL RESEARCH
Behind the Rubber Student: Xingyu Liu Faculty Sponsor: Patricia Saldaña Natke
Juror Comments: Behind the Rubber impressed the jury with the comprehensive research and strong emphasis on policy, presenting a well-developed and innovative concept that introduces fresh perspectives of unconventional thinking. The students demonstrate a clear commitment to consumer understanding, using thoughtful storytelling to make complex systems more transparent. A key strength of the design is the clear and thorough articulation of the proposed ecosystem....
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ACSA Winner of the 2025 Concrete Masonry Student Competition
3RD PLACE FLASH POINT Student: Michael Zemaitis Faculty Sponsor: Erik Hemingway
Juror Comments Flash Point offers a thoughtful reinterpretation of the contemporary fire station’s role in regions vulnerable to wildfires. The use of concrete masonry is especially commendable, used and designed with intelligence and care. The student’s modern interpretation of a breeze block screen wall is masterfully articulated. The design creatively incorporates deployable pods and a luminous lookout tower, transforming the station into both a lifesaving command center and a welcoming community refuge.
ACSA Winner of the 2025 Concrete Masonry Student Competition
3RD PLACE FLASH POINT Student: Michael Zemaitis Faculty Sponsor: Erik Hemingway
Juror Comments Flash Point offers a thoughtful reinterpretation of the contemporary fire station’s role in regions vulnerable to wildfires. The use of concrete masonry is especially commendable, used and designed with intelligence and care. The student’s modern interpretation of a breeze block screen wall is masterfully articulated. The design creatively incorporates deployable pods and a luminous lookout tower, transforming the station into both a lifesaving command center and a welcoming community refuge....
Five Program Areas shape our curriculum, giving students the opportunity to think about architecture and design at different scales and through different media.
We have exchange programs with Munich and Switzerland.
Discover Architecture
Discover Architecture is a summer program on the University of Illinois campus. It is open to high school and pre-college students. The program is organized around the design studio and provides a studio-focused, design-intensive workshop over the course of a week.
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