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College of Architecture + Design

College of Architecture + Design The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

We cultivate imagination, curiosity, and empathy, as we advocate for the power of design.

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student working on digital artwork on laptop
graduate students assembling sustainable deer blind which was 3D printed with filament
student constructing wooden model of architectural dwelling

Explore projects from students across architecture, graphic design, interior architecture, and landscape architecture.

  • A 3x3 grid of experimental photographs and collages centered on IKEA brand elements. It features blue FRAKTA bag material, yellow backgrounds, a teddy bear, and abstract compositions using the IKEA logo and patterns.

    A 3X3 grid of various experiments in representation of a chosen small 3D object. 2025, DSGN 103, led by Timothy Arment.

  • Large collection of detailed miniature architectural and industrial structures, vehicles, and organic forms arranged on a white background.

    Miniature architectural and industrial forms. 2025, ARCH 374 led by James Roha.

  • Open lounge interior with tan sofas, a curved green partition wall, plants, and large windows; silhouetted figures sit and stand in a relaxed social space.

    A conceptual lounge. 2025, IARC 275 led by Aaron Neal.

  • Thematic map of a Central Appalachian border region showing rivers, county boundaries, and overlapping circular zones, with highlighted corridors and nodes indicating areas of influence and connectivity.

    2025, Hand to Holler, LAR 553 led by Faye Nixon.

  • A vibrant promotional poster for sustainable shopping in Knoxville, Tennessee, set against a solid blue background. A young woman is playfully posed in the center, reclining with her legs in the air to showcase her thrifted outfit. White leader lines point to her clothing with price tags: "Pants: $5," "Leather Jacket: $25," and "Onitsuka Tigers: $6." At the top, a series of white circles contain a dollar sign and the letters "S" and "K." The bottom features bold, white block typography that reads "SHOP SUSTAINABLE KNOXVILLE," followed by the address for "Ladies of Charity" on W Baxter Ave.

    A student-created brand campaign for a sustainable shopping brand intended to raise awareness and encourage action. 2024, GRDS 471, led by Lindsay Brine.

  • A sectional perspective of a mixed-use courtyard shows people working, gathering, and moving between a workshop pavilion and a multi-story building with terraces, set against a backdrop of autumn trees.

    A sectional perspective of a mixed-use courtyard. 2025, ARCH 499 led by James Rose.

  • Warm café interior with wood floors, round tables, and large grid windows overlooking an outdoor terrace; people sit and converse.

    A warm café interior. 2025, IARC 476 led by Nicolas Valencia.

  • Axonometric rendering of a forest landscape with walking trails leading to curved concrete structures towards the center of the park.

    2025, Frankenplans, LAR 521 led by Faye Nixon.

  • A black-and-white typographic poster featuring a custom display typeface where each letter is constructed from mechanical hardware and industrial tools. The word "PRESS" is showcased at the top, followed by the full A-Z alphabet. The letterforms incorporate silhouettes of C-clamps, threaded bolts, saw blades, and hand wheels, creating a heavy, rugged, and industrial aesthetic.

    A full, uppercase alphabet of a student-designed typeface. 2025, DSGN 101, led by Stacy Kim.

  • A tall, narrow multi-level tower with a vertical slatted façade rises within a city block, incorporating exposed structural elements, rooftop openings, and a prominent red-framed volume projecting from the building.

    2025, ARCH 373 led by Catty Dan Zhang.

  • Close-up of colorful braided cords draped over a small concrete pedestal with wood tags and green blocks, exploring texture and material contrast.

    Exploration of weaving. 2025, IARC 275 led by Liz Teston.

  • Layered collage showing a person facing a rubble-filled landscape beneath a bridge, with drawn contour-like overlays, scattered birds overhead, and mixed photographic and illustrated elements suggesting ecological interpretation of urban debris.

    2025, Limbo-logy: Liminal Spaces in the Urban Fabric, LAR 551 led by Scottie McDaniel and Gale Fulton.

  • A 3x3 grid of experimental photographs and collages centered on IKEA brand elements. It features blue FRAKTA bag material, yellow backgrounds, a teddy bear, and abstract compositions using the IKEA logo and patterns.
  • Large collection of detailed miniature architectural and industrial structures, vehicles, and organic forms arranged on a white background.
  • Open lounge interior with tan sofas, a curved green partition wall, plants, and large windows; silhouetted figures sit and stand in a relaxed social space.
  • Thematic map of a Central Appalachian border region showing rivers, county boundaries, and overlapping circular zones, with highlighted corridors and nodes indicating areas of influence and connectivity.
  • A vibrant promotional poster for sustainable shopping in Knoxville, Tennessee, set against a solid blue background. A young woman is playfully posed in the center, reclining with her legs in the air to showcase her thrifted outfit. White leader lines point to her clothing with price tags: "Pants: $5," "Leather Jacket: $25," and "Onitsuka Tigers: $6." At the top, a series of white circles contain a dollar sign and the letters "S" and "K." The bottom features bold, white block typography that reads "SHOP SUSTAINABLE KNOXVILLE," followed by the address for "Ladies of Charity" on W Baxter Ave.
  • A sectional perspective of a mixed-use courtyard shows people working, gathering, and moving between a workshop pavilion and a multi-story building with terraces, set against a backdrop of autumn trees.
  • Warm café interior with wood floors, round tables, and large grid windows overlooking an outdoor terrace; people sit and converse.
  • Axonometric rendering of a forest landscape with walking trails leading to curved concrete structures towards the center of the park.
  • A black-and-white typographic poster featuring a custom display typeface where each letter is constructed from mechanical hardware and industrial tools. The word "PRESS" is showcased at the top, followed by the full A-Z alphabet. The letterforms incorporate silhouettes of C-clamps, threaded bolts, saw blades, and hand wheels, creating a heavy, rugged, and industrial aesthetic.
  • A tall, narrow multi-level tower with a vertical slatted façade rises within a city block, incorporating exposed structural elements, rooftop openings, and a prominent red-framed volume projecting from the building.
  • Close-up of colorful braided cords draped over a small concrete pedestal with wood tags and green blocks, exploring texture and material contrast.
  • Layered collage showing a person facing a rubble-filled landscape beneath a bridge, with drawn contour-like overlays, scattered birds overhead, and mixed photographic and illustrated elements suggesting ecological interpretation of urban debris.

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  • Four framed student-designed national park posters displayed side by side on a white gallery wall, featuring designs for Zion, the Hayduke Trail, and two interpretations of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

    From Classroom to Biennial: Four Design Students’ Posters Reach International Audience

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  • Maged Guerguis accepts his award and shakes hands with Chancellor Donde Plowman during the Chancellor's Innovation Fund awards.

    Building the Future: Rethinking Home Construction Through Design and Technology

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    The future of home construction may not begin with a hammer or a stack of lumber. It may begin with a robot.

  • Four students pose for a photo at the 2026 ADDY Awards ceremony.

    Student Creativity Takes the Spotlight at the Knoxville ADDY Awards

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