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“The traditional role of architecture has been one of reassuring us that things are under our control, that is, stable and static. But it is quite another thing to think of all architecture ‘in tension.’” – Lebbeus Woods, 2004 The School of Architecture and Storrs Gallery present a new exhibition, Tensional Topography, with an opening […]

Dr. José Gamez, UNC Charlotte School of Architecture Assistant Director and Associate Professor, has been elected to the Board of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) as the Mid Atlantic Regional Director. His three-year term with the ACSA will begin July 1, 2017. In his role as a Regional Director, Gamez will serve […]

The School of Architecture’s Master of Urban Design studio has joined urban design students from Georgia Institute of Technology and the College of Architecture and Urban Planning at Tongji University (Shanghai, China) for a joint urban design studio project. The studio is led by Assistant Professor Ming-Chun Lee. The project began on February 5 with […]

The Department of Theatre will present Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour February 22-26 in the Anne R. Belk Theater in Robinson Hall. Based on a true story, the play ignited a scandal when it was first produced in 1934; nevertheless, it won both critical accolades and financial success. Running on Broadway for two years, The […]

James A. Grymes, professor of musicology and chair of the Department of Music, will speak at numerous programs across the Southeast this semester, presenting research from his book, Violins of Hope: Instruments of Hope and Liberation in Mankind’s Darkest Hour. Published by HarperCollins in 2014, Violins of Hope tells the stories of violins played by […]

The KEEPING WATCH initiative enters its fourth year with a focus on wildlife habitat in the urban ecosystem. Beginning with an opening reception on February 24 at UNC Charlotte Center City, KEEPING WATCH on HABITAT will offer two months of programming, through April 27. Organized in 2013 by the UNC Charlotte College of Arts + […]

The UNC Charlotte School of Architecture (SoA) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Stantec Diversity Scholarship in Practice. Launched in 2015, Scholarships in Practice are combined scholarship/internship programs created in partnership with the local offices of architecture firms. The Stantec Diversity Scholarship in Practice is the fourth such partnership. Supporting students in the […]

Associate Professor of Architecture Jeff Balmer is leading an effort to save the McLaughlin Planetarium in Toronto, Canada, from destruction. The planetarium opened in 1968 and closed in 1995. Since 2009 the Mid-century Modernist building has belonged to the University of Toronto, which has announced plans to demolish it and build a Centre for Civilizations […]

The College of Arts + Architecture (CoA+A) will honor five Distinguished Alumni on Friday, March 17, in the third annual celebration of alumni achievement. Representing each of the five departments of the College, the 2017 CoA+A Distinguished Alumni are Architecture: Melissa Farling (1988) Art & Art History: Margaret McAdams (1977) Dance: Hardin Minor (1979) Music: […]

The Department of Dance will host two special residencies during the week of January 30, culminating in performances on February 3 and 4. AGA Collaborative, a three-member dance group that includes UNC Charlotte Associate Professor of Dance Gretchen Alterowitz, Alison Bory, and Amanda Hamp, will collaborate with students to create a new dance work, Anthem […]