The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture

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Friday, August 28, 2026, 5:00 pm - Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 pm

The Biopolitical Garden

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Thursday, September 10, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Resume Workshop

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Friday, September 11, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Parallel Trajectories: Architecture and the Making of Imagined Worlds

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Luis Rodriguez (M.Arch) earns Honorable Mention in 2026 ACSA Concrete Masonry Competition

September 4, 2026

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Luis Rodriguez (M.Arch) earns Honorable Mention in 2026 ACSA Concrete Masonry Competition

September 4, 2026

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Students participate in symposium on transit-oriented development in Seoul, South Korea

September 3, 2026

Exploring Unfinished Edges in Australia

August 28, 2026

STUDENT WORK

A digital architectural cross-section of a multi-story building with plants on the roof; neon yellow human figures stand and interact on different floors, with birds flying outside against a dark, striped background.

An isometric illustration shows a futuristic, circular city with pastel-colored buildings and structures on a grid platform in a desert landscape, connected by roads. Sparse plants and rocks are scattered outside the city.

Illustration of a modern architectural park with curved red buildings, grassy areas, trees, paved walkways, and a pool with people swimming and walking throughout the space.

In this rendering, a woman stands in a brightly lit, modern gallery with white walls, yellow floor, framed art on the walls, and a striking green spiral staircase at the center under a high ceiling.

A digital architectural rendering shows an L-shaped, multi-story building complex with blue-tinted glass facades and central courtyards, surrounded by geometric, white structures and elevated roads.

A suspended, futuristic architectural model made of layered, circular components and transparent structures hangs by thin wires against a plain, light gray background.

Digital rendering of a modern, abstract room with pastel colors, curved walls, a wooden desk, and a stone tabletop. The word UPTOWN is displayed in bold white letters across the center. The ceiling features a grid pattern.

A series of diagrams showing landscape planning phases along a river, with different tree and land use zones marked. Below, two diagrams illustrate tree planting progress over 10 years and resulting tree growth and habitat zones.

Black-and-white architectural section drawing showing a mountain with buildings, trees, and a tower structure in the foreground. Hilly terrain is visible in the background.

Rendering of a courtyard with tall cacti, agave plants, and a small circular pool, surrounded by unique, organic-shaped pink concrete structures under a clear blue sky.

A map shows proposed park connections with radial lines linking central points to parks. Two inset aerial views on the right illustrate these new green pathways overlaying an urban area.

Digital rendering of a complex arrangement of modern, box-shaped modular units stacked densely, each featuring open balconies and wooden railings, resembling an abstract architectural structure.

Digital rendering of a modern indoor market with a futuristic, grid-like ceiling, shoppers carrying bags, shelves with products, greenery, and people sitting on benches; AUGUSTINE MARKET text appears in the corner.

Architectural rendering from the child’s view looking out from a yellow play kitchen, with small hands visible. In the background, kids and adults interact with plants in a sunlit indoor garden with wooden walls and large windows.

Architectural rendering of a modern, spacious interior with large windows and a sculptural white spiral staircase. Two people are present: one at a white counter and another ascending the staircase. City buildings are visible through the windows.

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Not only do our programs have a strong theoretical foundation, but our curricula feature a strategic balance of depth and breadth, and our faculty are committed to student success. At UTSOA, we strive to connect what our students learn here to what’s happening in the world around them, which helps build their capacity to make meaningful contributions to the professions and society at large.

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Congratulations to Architecture graduate student Luis Rodriguez for earning Honorable Mention in the 2026 ACSA Concrete Masonry Competition!
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On September 9, UT School of Architecture Dean Heather Woofter (@heatherwoofter) and Architecture & Urban Design Program Director at Kent State University Sung Ho Kim present “Invisible Practice.”
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Exploring Unfinished Edges in Australia 🇦🇺
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Beginning August 28, architect and urbanist @studiopaolavigano's exhibition, "THE BIOPOLITICAL GARDEN" is on display. Paola Viganò will present a virtual opening talk on September 3.
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There’s even more to look forward to on Monday 👀

Battle Hall and the John S. Chase Architecture and Planning Library are BACK open to students this semester! Stay tuned for more exciting details to come.
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Community and Regional Planning Associate Professor Alex Karner (@dr_karner) and Professor Emeritus Elizabeth Mueller will classify neighborhood types in Austin and evaluate their specific needs.

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Wood Design: Summer 2026 🪵
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On display: INDEX.

Showcasing student work from the 2025-2026 academic year, INDEX. creates a calm, embodied environment that activates architecture and grounds our abstractions and creations in reality.
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Studies in Asia 🇯🇵🇰🇷