The award recognizes Professor Ibarra's profound research on significant buildings of the sixteenth century in the Americas, and his impact on future conservation of cultural heritage sites.
The award was given in recognition to work that uses digital technologies of visualization to explore the relationships between geometry and stonecutting techniques in Oaxaca, Mexico
The resulting project, Serriform, is a series of eight architectural backdrops, comprised of custom-fabricated columns and robotically-painted textile panels.
Both educators bring a wealth of experience to the school, with extensive backgrounds in planning, economic development, and environmental sustainability.
