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The discussion on the future of San Diego’s Mission Valley and the Qualcomm Stadium site can be polarizing, however, NewSchool of Architecture & Design faculty and students are providing creative and intuitive solutions, and those ideas are getting the attention of the local community, developers and City officials.

NewSchool’s Mike Stepner, chair of the institution’s architecture programs, recently shared his expertise and insights with KPBS.

For more information about the ideas around the future of Mission Valley, the Qualcomm Stadium site and insights from Professor Stepner, check out this article and video from KPBS.

NewSchool’s City Planning graduate class, under the direction of Adjunct Professor Brian F Mooney FAICP, has been working with the City of San Diego to prepare conceptual plans for the revitalization of Kearny Mesa. The students,including Noura Bishay, Marcella Italiano, Will Kockler, Madhavi Natarajan, Sovanarry Phy, Veena Ravi, Chandana Savadatti and Waseem Toonsia, have been working on key areas of the community plan associated with the creation of an Asian Entertainment and Dinning District on Convoy Street and revitalization of the regions commercial, office and light industrial areas.

The workshop included tackling issues such as planning and design constraints to greater community and the students’ work as urban planning interventions. Their presentations at the community workshop included:

• The students’ concepts and their graphic presentations were lauded by both community representative and City staff. The students will continue to work with the city and their urban interventions will be highlighted on the city’s website.
• Rethinking South Convoy Street, particularly the Target and Costco site into an Urban Village
• Adding significant residential areas in association with intervening park space, and a distinct architectural statement and traffic calming opportunity
• Linking North and South Claremont Mesa Boulevard at Convoy Street
• Rethinking urban forms on Aero Drive
• Adding affordable housing and creating a complete street and housing opportunities in mixed use concepts along Claremont Mesa Boulevard East of Highway 163.

San Diego CA, July 13, 2017 – NewSchool of Architecture & Design (NewSchool) hosted its 32nd annual commencement ceremony at the Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego, Calif. The class of 2017 celebrated approximately 130 students who completed or will complete their degree requirements from its Architecture, Game Art, Game Development, Product Design, Interior Architecture and Design, and Construction Management.

“I am grateful, humbled, and fortunate to be celebrating this great achievement alongside all of my fellow graduates,” said Fernando Sanchez-Montes, of Seattle, Wash., who was the Graduate Student Speaker and a recipient of a Master of Architecture. Sanchez-Montes spoke movingly about how his fellow students helped him persevere and succeed. “To be honest, there came a time when I did not know if I would arrive at this point and be graduating with you on this day. I thank you all because it was your kindness, your generosity and love that truly made me feel welcomed.”

NewSchool also welcomed renowned architect Larry Scarpa as its commencement speaker. Scarpa, a principal with Brooks + Scarpa Architects, encouraged the graduates to believe in themselves. “I believe that sometimes you just have to trust your instincts,” Scarpa said. “This approach has never let me down. In life, you need to be a little uncomfortable with yourself. Doing so allows you to accept who you really are, dream big, and follow your destiny.”

During the ceremony, graduates and staff members were recognized with special awards.

Outstanding Student Award

This year’s recipients of the Outstanding Student for Construction Management are:

• Jaman Testerman, of San Diego, Calif., Bachelor of Science, Construction Management
• David Dent, of Long Beach, Calif., Master of Construction Management

This year’s recipients of the Outstanding Student Award for the Domus Academy School of Design are:

• Scarlet Xu, of Los Angeles, Calif., Interior Architecture and Design
• Marcelo Kertész, of San Paulo, Brazil, Product Design

Alpha Rho Chi Medal:

Since 1931, the Alpha Rho Chi Medal recognizes graduating architecture students for their leadership and service to their campus and for what they have to offer to the future of the profession with the Alpha Rho Chi Medal. This year’s recipient is Madison Parsons of Walnut Creek, Calif., Undergraduate Architecture.

Henry Adams Medal and Certificate

The American Institute of Architects awards the prestigious Henry Adams Medal to the top-ranking graduating student in each National Architectural Accrediting Board Architecture program. A Certificate of Merit is also awarded to the second-ranking graduating student recognizing their excellence in architecture. This year’s recipients of the Henry Adams Medal and Certificate of Merit are:

• Miranda Luce, of Orange County, Calif., Undergraduate, Architecture, Henry Adams Medal
• Chadwick Cullen, of La Quinta, Calif., Graduate, Architecture, Henry Adams Medal
• Julio Leiva-Campus, of San Jose, Calif., Undergraduate, Architecture, Henry Adams Certificate of Merit
• Michael Kramer, of Oceanside, Calif., Graduate, Architecture, Henry Adams Certificate of Merit

Outstanding Design Award

Evolved from the “Designer of the Year” award, the Outstanding Design Award is one of NewSchool’s oldest student awards. The award is unique as it focuses on design and is looked at as innovative or very accomplished. Any work associated with the award is looked to be of the highest possible visual and material quality. This year’s recipients are:

• Aipeng Fang, of Guangdong, China, Undergraduate, Architecture
• Grace Tran, of Orange County, Calif., Graduate, Architecture

For more information on NewSchool of Architecture & Design, visit newschoolarch.edu.

NewSchool of Architecture & Design:

Located in San Diego’s design district, NewSchool of Architecture & Design prepares students for career success in design fields through an emphasis on interdisciplinary and global design skills, industry collaborations and real-world projects. Programs include architecture, construction management, product design, media design, design studies, and interior architecture and design. NewSchool is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission. NewSchool’s Bachelor and Master of Architecture programs are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). NewSchool is one of more than 70 institutions in 25 countries that comprise the Laureate International Universities network. Through collaborations with sister institutions in the Laureate network, including Domus Academy in Milan, Italy, NewSchool students are prepared to work in global and diverse organizations. For more information, visit www.newschoolarch.edu

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NewSchool welcomes renowned architect and educator Larry Scarpa as the 2017 Commencement Ceremony keynote speaker. This year’s commencement will celebrate 130 graduates from the undergraduate and graduate architecture, construction management and design programs. The ceremony will be held at Symphony Hall in San Diego on Saturday, June 24. Scarpa has garnered international acclaim for his unique and unexpected use of conventional materials in design and he is considered a pioneer and leader in sustainable design and environmental sensitivity.

NewSchool President Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA, has called Scarpa a “maker” and praised his dedication to socially responsible architecture, sustainability and affordable housing.

“We are honored to have the inspirational Larry Scarpa as our 2017 commencement speaker,” said Malecha. “A true citizen architect, he pays close attention to the context of the building and the needs of its users. At NewSchool, we believe in human-centered design – a problem-solving process that starts and ends with people – and our mission is to educate citizen architects and designers. Scarpa’s work has a level of human and environmental empathy that is unusual of many of the stars emerging in architecture, and resonates with our faculty and students. He has a joy for design that our graduates will find inspiring, as they look forward to beginning their own careers.”

Scarpa is a Principal at the firm BROOKS + SCARPA, ranked the 7^th overall top architecture firm in the U.S. by Architect Magazine. He has received more than 100 major design awards, including the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Award in Architecture, more than 20 National American Institute of Architects (AIA) Awards and six national AIA Committee on the Environment “Top Ten Green Building” awards.

He is also a co-founder of Livable Places, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to building mixed-use housing on under-utilized and problematic areas, helping to develop more sustainable and livable communities. Most recently he co-founded the Affordable Housing Design Leadership Institute (AHDLI) to help develop sustainable and livable communities.

Scarpa’s work has been featured in numerous publications and has been exhibited in venues such as Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, The National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., and the Gwanju Bienale in South Korea.

A graduate from the University of Florida, Scarpa is currently on the faculty at the University of Southern California and has taught and lectured at the university level for more than two decades. He is a co-founder of the Affordable Housing Design Leadership Institute Livable Places, Inc.; a nonprofit development and public policy organization dedicated to building mixed-use housing and to help develop more sustainable and livable communities.

For more information on 2017 NewSchool Commencement or speaker Larry Scarpa, please contact Rachael Lighty at rlighty@newschoolarch.edu.

About NewSchool of Architecture & Design:

Located in San Diego’s design district, NewSchool of Architecture & Design prepares students for career success in design fields through an emphasis on interdisciplinary and global design skills, industry collaborations and real-world projects. Programs include architecture, construction management, product design, media design, design studies, and interior architecture and design. NewSchool is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission. NewSchool’s Bachelor and Master of Architecture programs are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). NewSchool is one of more than 70 institutions in 25 countries that comprise the Laureate International Universities network. Through collaborations with sister institutions in the Laureate network, including Domus Academy in Milan, Italy, NewSchool students are prepared to work in global and diverse organizations. For more information, visit www.newschoolarch.edu

Celebrating Our Graduates with Lawrence Scarpa

On June 24, we will honor the accomplishments of more than 100 graduates from our School of Architecture and Construction Management and our Domus Academy School of Design. What we celebrate is important, and so is how we celebrate. NewSchool is a downtown San Diego institution, located in the city’s innovative design district, and focused on teaching students to be citizen architects and designers. That makes it especially fitting that our ceremony will be held at Symphony Hall and that our speaker will be Lawrence Scarpa.

Larry is a renowned architect who has won numerous awards, and whose firm, Brooks + Scarpa, is ranked the 7^th overall top architecture firm in the United States by Architect Magazine. But the reason we asked him to speak at our commencement is his dedication to socially responsible architecture, including sustainability and affordable housing. His work has a level of human and environmental empathy that is unusual of many of the stars emerging in architecture. He also has a joy for the profession that our graduates will find inspiring.

I experienced his love of life and the profession while I was at NC State University. At the college, we were incubating a contemporary art museum for Raleigh, and Larry was the architect we selected to refurbish an old and much-loved warehouse as a permanent home for the collection. Some architects can be difficult, especially when they have the reputation that he does, but he was a pleasure to work with. A true citizen architect, he paid close attention to the context of the building and the needs of its users. His attention to human-centered design made it a success.

I’m looking forward to welcoming Larry to the NewSchool community as we send our citizen architects and designers out into San Diego and beyond.

Media Contact:

Rachael Lighty

rlighty@newschoolarch.edu

619.684.8775

The NewSchool of Architecture & Design (NewSchool), an awarded architecture and design institution located in downtown San Diego’s East Village design district, is proud to announce its upcoming Graduate Showcase (GradShow) on Friday, June 23, 2017. The event will be held on the NewSchool campus, located at 1249 F Street, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., and will feature more than 100 thesis projects from graduating undergraduate and graduate students. These projects, focused on human-centered design and recommendations for healthy, sustainable spaces, span the disciplines of architecture, construction management, media and product design, and interior architecture and design, and will feature large-scale renderings, models and digital media.

As art is inspired by society and culture, the 2017 thesis projects address a variety of current events and global concerns including sustainability, immigration, and political expression. Additionally, many student projects are inspired by and focus on local San Diego buildings and spaces, such as the area surrounding the Qualcomm Stadium, but also span across the U.S. and globally to countries such as Kenya, Jordan, Iran, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia and the Philippines.

“NewSchool’s GradShow is a solid representation of our talented graduates and their commitment to human-centered design through their work as ‘citizen architects,’ designing for ‘good’ as part of our institution’s Here for Good, by Design mission,” said Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA, president and chief academic officer of NewSchool of Architecture & Design. “This annual tradition is a great way for families, friends and even potential employers to observe unique and creative projects, models and renderings, and contemplate recommendations to solve some of the City’s, and even the world’s, social, environmental and political issues, through conscious design.”

GradShow begins with an Employers Only Event in the afternoon from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. where local companies and press are invited to view the work created by the talented individuals from NewSchool. This exclusive occasion serves as a reverse job fair-like atmosphere where opportunities for engagement and dialogue between students and prospective employers are reached. NewSchool’s GradShow will open to public at 6 p.m. and will include a special gathering for graduates and their families, friends, media and members of the community.

2017 GradShow Thesis

Summaries

Some examples of the student thesis projects on display at the GradShow include, but are not limited to the following projects.

Christopher F Bockelman Fanatic Dogma: A critical analysis and approach to urban stadium design The goal of this thesis is to examine the issues which impact cities with the implementation of stadiums in urban areas. The end result was an exploration into the possible design solutions and an application of findings to a new stadium in San Diego.

Noura Bishay Green Network – Nolen Corridor – Park-to-Bay Project The Thesis study focuses on urban planning, wayfinding and placemaking adapting the “Park to Bay Project,” to connect parks as a way to connect and empower people. It explores how to connect Balboa Park to the Bay through 25th Street and Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy.

Matias Solimano Said Cali-Baja Guard Line: Defensive Systems for Sea Level Rise Effects in Baja California Coastal Communities This study investigates the risks and dangers to the coast of Baja California from storm surges, in the short term, and sea level rise, in the long term, and provides a broader look at the entire San Diego/Tiajuana mega region. These threats are currently putting thousands of coastal settlements at risk and represent a potential divide between local communities and coastal activities.

Jessica Perea Matos Urban Porosity Through Social Housing, Toward Community Engagement in Downtown San Diego There is a need for more affordable housing in San Diego. A high percentage of residential buildings are not affordable to people with low and moderate incomes. This study addresses the challenges of delivering affordable housing and explores how buildings can re-energize street-level activity and improve the quality of public spaces for the benefit of both the community and residents.

Golnar Haddad Aquatecture: Architecture Adaptation to Sea Level Rise This study examines rising sea levels and explores how coastal cities, such as San Diego, must plan for long-term resilience and harmony with the oceans.

Grace Tran Architecture of Tragedy, Architecture of Hope: A dignified home for displaced individuals living in refugee camps in Kenya This project dives into the development of a modular housing unit that is portable and durable and which can adapt and evolve with refugees through their transition from emergency shelter to semi-permanent shelter.

Laura Nering In[formation] This project reframes social identity through collective memory in a concurrently digital and physical environment. It envisions the integration of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and the physical environment.

Montserrat Fernandez-Servitje Implementing Sustainable Practices in Existing Buildings This is an in-depth look at the benefits of green building and the major barriers preventing green operation methods from being more broadly implemented. The project features a handbook of energy, water, and waste tips to help existing buildings quickly and efficiently become greener. The study focuses on San Diego County and incorporates the demographics of the area and provides information and recommendations specific to the climate.

Teresa Dominguez Healthy Learning Environments: Redesign of Emerson-Bandini Elementary School, San Diego Learning environments have not always responded to the needs of elementary school children. At times, school design prioritizes other elements without taking into consideration students’ learning. The purpose of this study is to investigate the variables which influence student performance. Children are also more active than adults and research demonstrates that the senses and cognitive abilities of children are still developing as they mature. Therefore, the project’s design solutions create flexible learning environments to enhance motor skills and promote concentration and tactile learning appropriate to the developmental stage of each child.

Chandana Savadatti Low Energy Residential Design– Cost Effective Approach, Mira Mesa, San Diego Today’s average building consumes more energy than needed, generating a large amount of waste and negatively impacting the environment. Excessive energy consumption by these buildings leads to the burning of fossil fuels and the depletion of natural energy resources. The study aims to reduce the negative impact on the environment by developing a thoughtful and cost-effective residential design that is adaptable to the regional and natural environment. This study will explore techniques to reduce energy consumption by making effective use of clean, renewable, and recycled energy resources. These design techniques would be customized for the regional climatic conditions of San Diego.

2017 Commencement

Following GradShow, NewSchool’s 32^nd Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 24 at Symphony Hall in San Diego, Calif. The ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. and celebrate 130 students who have completed or will complete their degree requirements from New School’s architecture, construction management and design studies programs.

For information on NewSchool’s Annual GradShow and Commencement, or to preview student work, coordinate coverage of the event or set up interviews with graduating students, please contact Rachael Lighty at rlighty@newschoolarch.edu.

For more information on NewSchool of Architecture & Design, visit newschoolarch.edu.

About NewSchool of Architecture & Design:

Located in San Diego’s design district, NewSchool of Architecture & Design prepares students for career success in design fields through an emphasis on interdisciplinary and global design skills, industry collaborations and real-world projects. Programs include architecture, construction management, product design, media design, design studies, and interior architecture and design. NewSchool is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission. NewSchool’s Bachelor and Master of Architecture programs are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). NewSchool is one of more than 70 institutions in 25 countries that comprise the Laureate International Universities network. Through collaborations with sister institutions in the Laureate network, including Domus Academy in Milan, Italy, NewSchool students are prepared to work in global and diverse organizations. For more information, visit www.newschoolarch.edu

Media Contact:
Rachael Lighty
rlighty@newschoolarch.edu
619.684.8775

World Renowned Architects Exchange Unique “Napkin Sketches” with NewSchool of Architecture & Design Students. For the sixth year in a row, the original sketches from well-known architects from around the world will be available for a public auction on May 19. All proceeds benefit the San Diego chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students.

NewSchool of Architecture & Design is pleased to announce that its students, in collaboration with the local San Diego chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), have exchanged unique “napkin sketches” with renowned architects from around the world, as part of a fundraising event to benefit AIAS. In this time-honored tradition, architects and designers use napkin sketches not only for self-reflection and self-thought, but also as a way to communicate spur of the moment inspiration. In its sixth year, this annual event and auction is free and open to the public and will take place on Friday, May 19, at 6 p.m. at Park Boulevard Catering, located across the street from NewSchool’s campus, at 734 Park Boulevard in San Diego.

Students and attendees are given the opportunity to bid, through a live auction, on original concepts designed exclusively for the event by well-renowned architects from the U.S. and around the globe. This year includes submissions from prominent architects such as: Billie Tsien, Larry Scarpa, Ian Ritchie, Glen Murcutt, Perry Kulper, Snohetta, Alvaro Siza, Norman Kelly, Chora, Alan Rosenblum, Richard Meier, Coop Himmelblau, Ban Van Berkel, Greg Lynn, Steven Holl and Chris Livingston.

NewSchool’s event began as a “sketch for a sketch” project where students crafted their own napkin sketches to capture the attention of well-known architects. These creations are then mailed to architects from around the world with a request for an original sketch that can be auctioned off during the event. This year students have received napkin sketches from more than 25 prominent architects. It’s a reminder that in an age of computer aided design, these individuals still value the art of thinking visually and drawing by hand.

Marvin J. Malecha, President of NewSchool of Architecture & Design, will also provide various sketches to be auctioned off. Throughout his illustrious career, Marvin has maintained an active involvement with architectural practice and has received numerous accolades and awards in the fields of architecture and design. Marvin was also elected as the first president/president elect (2008-2009) of the American Institute of Architects and served as the professional association’s National President in 2009.

“The practice of napkin sketching is something architects and designers have long turned to, to map out their initial visions with the goal of ultimately designing a lasting work of art,” said Marvin J. Malecha, President, NewSchool. “The dichotomy of a ‘throw away’ napkin and permanent, structured artwork adds to the specialness of the piece. Sharing this long held practice with the students is unique and inspiring. I’m delighted to include some of my napkin sketches in this year’s auction and to see the excitement students have in drafting their own designs and sharing with architects from around the world.”

WHO: NewSchool students exchange ‘napkin sketches’ with renowned architects as part of the Sixth Annual Napkin Sketch Auction, benefiting the American Institute of Architecture Students.

WHAT: This free event is open to the public and will include both a silent and live auction of original work sketched on napkins by renowned architects.

WHEN: Friday, May 19, 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Park Boulevard Catering, 734 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

COST: FREE

CONTACT: Contact Rachael Lighty at rlighty@newschoolarch.edu or visit newschoolarch.edu

About NewSchool of Architecture & Design:

Located in downtown San Diego, NewSchool prepares students for career success in design fields through an emphasis on interdisciplinary and global design skills, industry collaborations and real-world projects. Programs of study include architecture, construction management, product design, media design, game development, and interior architecture & design. The school’s design environment provides inspiration for the school’s students and faculty, recognized for their work regionally and internationally. NewSchool is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission.

NewSchool’s Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture and Executive Master of Architecture programs are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). NewSchool is a member of the Laureate International Universities network – a global network of more than 80 campus-based and online universities in 28 countries. Through this network, students at NewSchool are prepared to work in a global and diverse work environment through the school’s collaborations with sister institutions in the Laureate network, including award-winning schools such as Domus Academy in Milan, Italy. For more information about Laureate International Universities, visit www.laureate.net.

SAN DIEGO – April 27, 2017 – NewSchool of Architecture & Design (NewSchool) is pleased to welcome Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at University of Massachusetts, Caryn Brause, to speak at its popular Lecture Series on Thursday, April 27 at 1 p.m. The session, entitled “The Designer’s Field Guide to Collaboration,” will focus on the collaborative design process and provides practitioners and students with the tools necessary to collaborate effectively with a wide variety of partners in an increasingly socially complex and technology-driven design environment.

Caryn Brause is the principal of SITELAB Architecture + Design in Northampton. Her design work examines the transformation and reuse of materials available in abundance including existing building stock, underutilized urban and suburban landscapes, and repurposed materials.

Brause’s teachings investigate critical skills for contemporary practice, both technological and interpersonal. Her current work examines the role of collaboration in contemporary design practice. She received an AIA/ACSA Practice + Leadership Award in 2016 and an NCARB Award for the Integration of Practice and Education in 2013 for her project Voices from the Field, which uniquely blends instruction in design, materials, methods, and documentation with first-hand observation of construction and professional practice.

“We are honored to have Caryn Brause speak as part of our lecture series,” said Marvin J. Malecha, president and chief academic officer of the NewSchool of Architecture & Design. “Both her book and teachings put to rest the myth of the architect in solitary and explore areas of design and collaboration crucial to not only students, but practicing architects and designers.”

For more information on NewSchool of Architecture & Design, or to cover the lecture and interview Caryn Brause, please contact Rachael Lighty at rlighty@newschoolarch.edu.

About NewSchool of Architecture & Design:

Located in San Diego’s design district, NewSchool of Architecture & Design prepares students for career success in design fields through an emphasis on interdisciplinary and global design skills, industry collaborations and real-world projects. Programs include architecture, construction management, product design, media design, design studies, and interior architecture and design. NewSchool is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission. NewSchool’s Bachelor and Master of Architecture programs are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). NewSchool is one of more than 70 institutions in 25 countries that comprise the Laureate International Universities network. Through collaborations with sister institutions in the Laureate network, including Domus Academy in Milan, Italy, NewSchool students are prepared to work in global and diverse organizations. For more information, visit www.newschoolarch.edu .

Media Contact:

Rachael Lighty

rlighty@newschoolarch.edu

619.684.8775

NewSchool, located in San Diego’s East Village design district, teamed up with the City of Portland, integrated design firm Mackenzie Inc., and real estate company Intrinsic Ventures, to revitalize a rapidly growing neighborhood in the Central Eastside industrial district of Portland, Oregon. This week, under the direction of NewSchool faculty member, Daniela Deutsch, more than 60 undergraduate architecture students shared their work over the last several months collaborating with a variety of industry partners to create a vision for the development of a new, sustainable neighborhood with progressive urban engagement in the Ford District, at an event held at the Center for Architecture.

As part of NewSchool’s Integrated Design Studio, this project was developed to engage students in the ongoing conversation about contemporary directions in urban design and architecture. The project also aims to disseminate the experience of the City of Portland to other regions of the West Coast and their adaptation to local climate, cultural and economic conditions.

The project also supports NewSchool’s “Here For Good” corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiative, providing students with the opportunity to give back and help improve the lives of those impacted by this revitalization. This holistic approach to learning represents the true DNA of the NewSchool community.

“Our future depends on engaged and creative professionals, who want to take an active role in its shaping,” said Daniela Deutsch, Faculty of Undergraduate Architecture at NewSchool Architecture & Design. “At NewSchool, we teach our students to be aware of our collective responsibility for the natural and built environment, the protection of historic resources and the conscious handling of resources. The students’ projects, collaborative discussions, and energizing lecturers, gave real testimony of this great ambition. Ultimately, through this project, our class strived to combine traditional design guidelines with new, contemporary technologies, and planning processes to help shape a livable and workable future for generations to come. A key role hereby was given to the teamwork and collaboration of architects, engineers, ownership and specialty consultants.”

For more information on NewSchool or the Ford District project, visit newschoolarch.edu.

About NewSchool of Architecture & Design

Located in San Diego’s design district, NewSchool of Architecture & Design prepares students for career success in design fields through an emphasis on interdisciplinary and global design skills, industry collaborations and real world projects. Programs include architecture, construction management, product design, media design, design studies, and interior architecture and design. NewSchool is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission. NewSchool’s Bachelor and Master of Architecture programs are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). NewSchool is one of more than 70 institutions in 25 countries that comprise the Laureate International Universities network. Through collaborations with sister institutions in the Laureate network, including Domus Academy in Milan, Italy, NewSchool students are prepared to work in global and diverse organizations. For more information, visit www.newschoolarch.edu