CULTURE
Meet current students, find out about studio life, and check out more resources below.
Illinois School of Architecture
We are proud to congratulate Dr. Yazmín M Crespo Claudio as an ACSA 2026 Diversity Achievement Honorable Mention for her collaborative project with Omayra Rivera Crespo, PhD [UPRRP], and Irmaris Santiago Rodríguez, MArch [UPRC] on Counter-Narratives: Thirteen Years of Puerto Rican Decolonial Pedagogy.
“Counter-Narratives: Thirteen Years of a Decolonial Pedagogy proposes an architecture of relation; one that enacts care, inclusivity, and resistance, transforming education into a collective act of worldmaking.”
Read more on the ACSA website!
#archatillinois #wedesign @acsanational @y_crespo
![We are proud to congratulate Dr. Yazmín M Crespo Claudio as an ACSA 2026 Diversity Achievement Honorable Mention for her collaborative project with Omayra Rivera Crespo, PhD [UPRRP], and Irmaris Santiago Rodríguez, MArch [UPRC] on Counter-Narratives: Thirteen Years of Puerto Rican Decolonial Pedagogy.
“Counter-Narratives: Thirteen Years of a Decolonial Pedagogy proposes an architecture of relation; one that enacts care, inclusivity, and resistance, transforming education into a collective act of worldmaking.”
Read more on the ACSA website!
#archatillinois #wedesign @acsanational @y_crespo](https://web.faa.illinois.edu/app/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
We are proud to congratulate Professor Botond Bognar, who is currently an Emeritus Professor who held the Edgar A. Tafel Endowed Chair in Architecture, as an ACSA 2026 Distinguished Professor Winner!
From ACSA: “Botond Bognar has taught at the University of Illinois School of Architecture for forty-four years. He is a Professor and the Edgar Tafel Endowed Chair in Architecture, teaching graduate design studios and seminars on the history and theories of Japanese architecture in their cultural, social, political, and global contexts.”
Read more on the ACSA website!
#archatillinois #wedesign @acsanational
Welcome back to campus, faculty and students, for our Spring 2026 semester!
Follow @archatillinois to stay up to date on what is happening around school.
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As we reflect on a year of design, dialogue, and discovery, we wish our community a joyful holiday season. Thank you for continuing to imagine and build with us.
Here’s to a creative and inspiring year ahead.
#archatillinois #wedesign
On December 4, the Illinois School of Architecture hosted a beautiful investiture ceremony at Jack Baker’s Erlanger House honoring Professor Kathryn Holliday, who received the Randall Biallas Professorship medallion.
Professor Holliday is a renowned scholar and an invaluable member of our faculty, currently serving as Chair of the History, Theory & Preservation Program Area. We were honored to celebrate this milestone alongside Director Francisco Rodriguez-Suarez, FAIA, Tafel Chair Professor Sara Bartumeus, and Ralph Johnson Professor Tom Leslie, who were also recognized with their investitures earlier this semester.
Congratulations to Professor Holliday, and thank you to our colleagues, supporters, and friends who joined us in marking this important moment.
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Born in Chicago in 1909 to Portuguese immigrants, William Pereira graduated from the University of Illinois School of Architecture in 1931. He quickly rose to prominence, working at Holabird and Root on notable Art Deco projects and contributing to the master plan for the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair.
Pereira went on to shape the American architectural landscape with iconic works such as San Francisco’s Transamerica Pyramid, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Mid-Wilshire, and UC San Diego’s Geisel Library.
#archatillinois #wedesign
Final reviews with our Illinois Architecture Study Abroad Program in Barcelona-El Vallès studio led by Professor Lapunzina and Professor Cisteró.
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.
#archatillinois #wedesign
Industry Awards
The Illinois School of Architecture proudly honors its faculty and staff for their exceptional contributions, recognizing their achievements through prestigious awards from professional organizations. Here, we highlight their dedication, innovation, and impact on the field of architecture.
Learn more about the ~260,000 dollars students are awarded in scholarships and awards, and how to apply.
Information about our annual Career XPO and services offered throughout the academic year.
Meet current students.
Get to know our wide range of student groups, clubs, and other organizations.
Architectural education has unique learning methods, grounded in the design studio.
Forms and information for current students regarding facilities and equipment.
Links, forms, and other resources for faculty and staff.
Mirabelle Jones, Fall 2020 issue
Mirabelle Jones, Fall 2020 issue
Haiti Studio, Fall 2020 issue
Haiti Studio, Fall 2020 issue
Deployable structures, Fall 2020 issue
Deployable structures, Fall 2020 issue
Professor James Warfield, December 2018 issue
Professor James Warfield, December 2018 issue
Max Boehringer, December 2018 issue
Max Boehringer, December 2018 issue
Maury Lipowich, November 2018 issue
Maury Lipowich, November 2018 issue
Mirabelle Jones, Fall 2020 issue
Mirabelle Jones, Fall 2020 issue
Haiti Studio, Fall 2020 issue
Haiti Studio, Fall 2020 issue
Deployable structures, Fall 2020 issue
Deployable structures, Fall 2020 issue
Professor James Warfield, December 2018 issue
Professor James Warfield, December 2018 issue
Max Boehringer, December 2018 issue
Max Boehringer, December 2018 issue
Maury Lipowich, November 2018 issue
Maury Lipowich, November 2018 issue
Ricker Report
The School of Architecture's student-run publication
Spring 2024 Earl Prize Senior 1st Place Keyshawn Lewis
Spring 2024 Earl Prize Senior 1st Place Keyshawn Lewis
Spring 2024 Earl Prize 2nd Place Krisha Prathap
Spring 2024 Earl Prize 2nd Place Krisha Prathap
Shweta Krishnan and Bryan Samuel, Spring 2020 Design Excellence Awards
Shweta Krishnan and Bryan Samuel, Spring 2020 Design Excellence Awards
Aditi Mukherjee and Shuqin Xu, Spring 2019 Design Excellence Awards
Aditi Mukherjee and Shuqin Xu, Spring 2019 Design Excellence Awards
Ali Gholamabbas and Nico Hsu, Fall 2018 Design Excellence Awards
Ali Gholamabbas and Nico Hsu, Fall 2018 Design Excellence Awards
Spring 2024 Earl Prize Senior 1st Place Keyshawn Lewis
Spring 2024 Earl Prize Senior 1st Place Keyshawn Lewis
Spring 2024 Earl Prize 2nd Place Krisha Prathap
Spring 2024 Earl Prize 2nd Place Krisha Prathap
Shweta Krishnan and Bryan Samuel, Spring 2020 Design Excellence Awards
Shweta Krishnan and Bryan Samuel, Spring 2020 Design Excellence Awards
Aditi Mukherjee and Shuqin Xu, Spring 2019 Design Excellence Awards
Aditi Mukherjee and Shuqin Xu, Spring 2019 Design Excellence Awards
Ali Gholamabbas and Nico Hsu, Fall 2018 Design Excellence Awards
Ali Gholamabbas and Nico Hsu, Fall 2018 Design Excellence Awards
Student Design Awards
Awarded annually, these recognitions highlight undergraduate and graduate design work.
Barcelona Study Abroad Program
Castelló d’Empúries
2026-01-19
Our class has started a thematic workshop dedicated to designing theaters!
We visited Castelló d’Empúries to analyze the sites for our upcoming temporary theater pavilions, and had the pleasure of seeing an in-progress renovation by our guest professors.
Stay tuned for project updates!
#archatillinois #iasapbv #architecture #barcelona
Poble Nou
2026-01-18
We are gearing up for the semester with our first site visit! This semester, our main studio project is to build a theatre in the upcoming tech district of Barcelona, Poblenou. Professor @laia_cistero gave us a tour of the surrounding area to have us familiarize ourselves with the cultural context.
#archatillinois #iasapbv #barcelona #architecture
Fall Semester Bloopers!
Our first semester abroad with IASAPBV is all done! With numerous field trips, a full sketchbook, and multiple European cities explored, here’s a glimpse of the bits and pieces that made us happiest.
Can’t wait to share more of what we have in store for us while abroad!
#barcelona #architecture #iasapbv #archatillinois
First semester finals!
25-12-17
We’ve been busy with producing our final studio presentations these past few weeks, so happy to be able to share with you all what we’ve accomplished!
Plaça del Mar
2025-11-28
Our last drawing session of our first semester encompassed the full landscape of the Barcelona beachside. So excited for what is to come!
#barcelona #architecture #iasapbv #archatillinois
Friendsgiving! 🍽️
25-11-28
Happy Thanksgiving from our new little family at ETSAV to all of yours at home. We hope you all had a wonderful holiday with lots of delicious food — see you all soon!
#abroad #architecture #archatillinois
Palau Güell
2025-11-26
A day at Palau Güell! Students explored the brilliance behind Gaudí’s masterpiece, and now they’re ready to turn that inspiration into their final history project.
#barcelona #architecture #iasapbv #archatillinois
Drawing and Photography Workshop
12-11-25
Doubleheader throwback to our day spent drawing and taking photos last week in Barcelona and Sant Cugat! We had a wonderful time sketching and exploring Canodrom Meridiana with our drawing professors, @guillembosch and @raimonfarre, and finished our day with @jm_dellobet doing a photography exercise.
Excited to share more photos as we finish up the semester!
#architecture #photography #sketch #archatillinois
