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Touch Points

From the secreting labor of silkworms to the migratory lives of a public housing development in Rome, from the fantasies of the perfect home to the silvery handholds of commercial building-space, join us in making contact with a gathering of worlds at the Taubman Fellows’ Presentation of their upcoming Exhibition, “Touch Points.” Nodes of exchange […]

Architecture Student Research Grant 2023-2024

The Architecture Student Research Grant (ASRG) was initiated by the Class of 2013 to provide an opportunity for student research projects seeking to discover new forms and methods of working, making, and representing architecture. This grant is funded through the Architecture Program and the generous gift of alumni Lisa Sauve and Adam Smith of Synecdoche, […]

WE START WITH THE THINGS WE FIND: a LOT-EK film screening and talk back event

WE START WITH THE THINGS WE FIND: a LOT-EK film screening and talk-back event with director Thomas Piper and designers Ada Tolla and Giuseppe Lignano. Look at things differently. LOT-EK's inspirational art and architectural work reconsiders our modern economy through the icon of globalization, the shipping container. If we pay enough attention to the ordinary, […]

Barriers Beyond Roe

"Barriers Beyond Roe" is an interdisciplinary workshop tackling the obstacles abortion providers encounter within the built environment. Join Lori A. Brown, Professor of Architecture at Syracuse University School of Architecture, and Dr. Sarah Wallet, Chief Medical Operating Officer for Planned Parenthood of Michigan, as we unite across disciplines to drive meaningful change. Let's collaborate, exchange […]

Taubman Architecture Ball Workshop 3: Wearables

Through an interdisciplinary workshop, Zain AbuSeir (Taubman) and Barbara Pearsall (Stamps) will lead us in creating wearable installations (aka costumes) out of paper materials, fabric scraps, and construction waste. We will be providing techniques, patterns, and inspiration. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have a crafted item to wear to the Ball!

Lori Brown Lecture

Everywhere you look The talk will discuss the various ways Lori has responded to pressing issues of our time. Lori will present an overview of key aspects of ongoing research, advocacy, and activism that have focused on topics from immigration and the border, equity within the built environment, to reproductive justice. All provide various opportunities […]

Architecture Preview (In-Person, Invite-Only)

This occasion will provide newly admitted students with an excellent opportunity to meet with faculty and students and learn more about what we do here. This is an invite-only event.