Person Street Project Exhibition Opens Dec. 2
By TOM BARRIE, Professor of Architecture The Person Street Project Exhibition will present proposals for the future growth and development of the Person Street District highlighted in a recent News & Observer article. It will feature urban design proposals that build upon previous studies to visualize the district as a diverse, vibrant and pedestrian-friendly urban village that serves as a neighborhood hub [...]
NC State Unveils New Youth Graphics Featuring the Wuf Mascots
By JENNIFER GILMORE, Campus Enterprises Division November 15, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) — NC State’s Trademark Licensing division is introducing Mr. & Ms. Wuf graphics geared to the age 8 and under set with the goal of providing kid-friendly images of the NC State mascots and a consistent platform that can be translated into a variety [...]
Standing on Le Corbusier
By HERNÁN MARCHANT, Associate Dean of Undergraduate and Interdisciplinary Studies The recent renovation of the Allred Gallery includes a new floor in terrazzo, which was donated by the David Allen Company. Anyone who visits will be walking on the traces of Le Corbusier’s principles for color and proportions. Charles Edouard Jeanneret (1887-1965), commonly known as [...]
“Balloon Boys” unveil 20,000 square feet canvas
First Friday Events for August 2011 Join the “Balloon Boys” (Art + Design seniors Jordan Deva, Joe Lawson and Justin Phillips) as they unveil 20,000 square feet of art on display on the corner of Davie and McDowell street on First Friday, August 5, 2011. Location: The L Building 260 W. Davie Street, Raleigh, NC [...]
“The Artists’ Backyard” Takes Shape on NC State’s Central Campus
By SCOTT BRASWELL, Publication Communication Specialist, University Housing Innovative project illustrates the impact of a successful partnership Mud-caked boots, a flurry of shovels and hammers – and no shortage of sweat-streaked brows. For nearly a month now, that has been the bustling scene on a sliver of real estate nestled between Owen and Turlington Halls. [...]
Architecture students creating modernist structure and stage for Durham Central Park
Students from the School of Architecture at the College of Design are working on a major project under the guidance of Randy Lanou, BuildSense, and Ellen Cassilly, Ellen Cassilly Architect, to create a modernist shade structure and alternative stage for Durham Central Park in Durham, NC. The leaf-shaped structure will have a duo-purpose serving as [...]
Final exhibitions and reviews wrap up the academic year at the college
For the past two weeks the college has been aflutter with students wrapping up final projects and presenting their work at final reviews with guest critics from Parsons, Capstrat, NCMA, just to name a few. Art + Design students led by Associate Professor Pat FitzGerald and Assistant Professor McArthur Freeman produced digital shorts for Animation [...]
Fox recognized for innovative environmental contributions to campus
Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture Andrew Fox has won several awards in regards to the Sustainable Design Build Studio project at Syme Residence Hall. Fox was selected for “sustainable construction” winning the Earthwise award presented by the Campus Environmental Sustainability Team. The success of the Syme Residence Hall project led to a partnership with University [...]
Student group selected for Empire Properties L Building Banner project
Student teams from the College of Design participated in a charrette led by Art + Design Professor Charles Joyner, Associate Professor Pat Fitzgerald and Assistant Professor McArthur Freeman to propose ideas, plans, and a final product for a series of colorful banners to be erected on the parking deck at the corner of West Davie [...]
Design Research and Methods Journal publishes first issue
The Design Research and Methods Journal (DRMJ) is an open-access journal devoted to the documentation of investigations, methods and solutions developed in design research. By documenting the efforts of the researchers and designer’s at North Carolina State University’s College of Design, the DRMJ improves access to design research and facilitates conversations across disciplines and borders. [...]
