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Student Roberto Quiroz Receives AIA Diversity Scholarship

This summer, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chicago honored School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) student Roberto Quiroz with their Diversity Scholarship.

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An Interview with Kazuki Guzmán

As part of the 2020 Whatnot Studio, Kazuki Guzmán had the opportunity to participate in the French-American Online Design Schools Workshop produced by Wanted Design which focused on the COVID-19 public health crisis. Kazuki spoke with Pete Oyler, Assistant Professor in Designed Objects, about his experience collaborating and developing the “Listen: Let’s Talk!” app. 

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SAIC Faculty and Alums Named in This Year's Newcity Design 50

Newcity Design recently released their annual Design 50, cele

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Chelsea Lombardo's recreation of the Thompson Center as piñata.On Monday, a trio of historic preservationists trying to save the Thompson Center will open an exhibition to broaden the public’s understanding and (perhaps) appreciation of the building. (H
Postmodern Architecture and a Piñata: Two Alums and a Faculty Member's Efforts to Preserve the Thompson Center

Chelsea Lombardo (BFA 2019) has created an architectural piñata in the shape of the James R.

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SAIC Faculty Odile Compagnon Surveys Walkability and Pedestrian Safety in North Lawndale

Block Club Chicago reports on Odile Compagnon's leadership in an initiative aimed at improving pedastrian safety on the West Side.

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From LEDs to Bees: SAIC Achieves Carbon Neutrality and Advances Sustainability Efforts

From LEDs to bees and renewable energy in between, for the past 10 years the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been busy becoming a sustainable and resilient campus. 

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Lecturer Eric Hotchkiss and SAIC Students Design a Minigolf Course

Eric Hotchkiss and SAIC students designed the Douglas 18, a minigolf course set to open in Douglas Park.

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Linda Keane Honored with AIA Award and Featured in Architect Magazine

Professor Linda Keane (Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects) was recently honored with the 2019

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Terracotta Moonjar at Beyond Tradition exhibition at Numeroventi gallery, Florence, Italy (2019) (Courtesy the Artist)
The Architect's Newspaper Interviews Alum Yoon-Young Hur

Yoon-Young Hur (BFA 2006) was featured in the Architect's Newspaper about how she channls architecture into her ceramic work, which is deeply rooted in her Korean heritage. 

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Walter Hood Spotlighted in Architectural Digest

Walter Hood (MFA 2013) and his Oakland, California, based design firm, Hood Design Studio were recently spotlighted in an article in 

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Luftwerk and Iker Gil's installation at the Farnsworth House
Luftwerk and Iker Gil's Light Installation at Farnsworth House Featured in ArchDaily

Geometry of Light, a collaboration between Petra Bachmaier (BFA 1999) and Sean Gallero (SAIC 1993–98) of Luftwerk and Lecturer Iker Gil (Architectur

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From left to right: Ramon Jimenez Cardenas (BFA 2018), Chelsea Lombardo (BFA 2019), Amber Cao (BFA 2019), and Liam Wilson (BFA 2018)
Prepared for the Pressures

Studio Potluck wins first place at Make48 design competition show.

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