Isometric architectural drawing of a single-room apartment with kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom; walls and roof are partially removed to show the interior layout and furniture arrangement.
Exhibition, Lecture Series
Event status
Scheduled
Wednesday October 25, 2017, 5:00pm - Tuesday November 21, 2017, 5:00pm

Organized by O’Neil Ford Centennial Professor in Architecture Wilfried Wang, E.1027 Master Bedroom is the first complete recreation of Irish architect and furniture designer Eileen Gray’s debut in architecture. E.1027 is a modernist villa in France, designed and built from 1926-29 and widely recognized for blurring boundaries between architecture and decoration. The exhibition will feature more than 100 furniture pieces designed by Gray for E.1027’s master bedroom, providing an immersive visitor experience.     

A geometric wire sculpture composed of interconnected triangles and polygons, forming an abstract, angular shape against a solid black background. The sculpture appears delicate and intricate.
Event status
Scheduled
Tuesday October 24, 2017, 3:00 - 4:00pm

This workshop will be a one-hour tutorial for students who are interested in learning to photograph their own models using a digital SLR camera and utilizing studio lighting. An overview of shooting modes, lens selection, aperture, shutter speed and exposure will be given, along with instruction on how to best utilize these camera settings in situations particularly relevant to students, including studio project and site condition documentation. Students will learn techniques to light their models, rules of composition, and troubleshooting. 

A modern home with large windows, a pool, and wooden fences at dusk. Event text overlays the image, inviting attendees to a Meet + Greet with Michael Padavic and Kristen Padavic, AIA, on October 24, 2017, at Goldsmith Hall.
Lecture Series, Career Services
Event status
Scheduled
Tuesday October 24, 2017, 11:30am

Please join PSW representatives, Michael and Kristen Padavic, on Tuesday, October 24 for a presentation on the firm’s work and hiring practices. The event will be held in the Dean’s Conference Room (GOL 2.308) at 11:30am. Representatives from PSW's Austin office will be on hand to answer student questions. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis courtesy of PSW.


A geometric sculpture made of thin wooden sticks connected at angles, forming an abstract, open-frame structure against a black background. The design features intersecting lines and polygonal shapes.
Event status
Scheduled
Monday October 23, 2017, 2:00 - 3:00pm

This workshop will be a one-hour tutorial for students who are interested in learning to photograph their own models using a digital SLR camera and utilizing studio lighting. An overview of shooting modes, lens selection, aperture, shutter speed and exposure will be given, along with instruction on how to best utilize these camera settings in situations particularly relevant to students, including studio project and site condition documentation. Students will learn techniques to light their models, rules of composition, and troubleshooting. 

Sculpture of a metallic, irregularly shaped form resembling an arch, with jagged cutouts and abstract geometric patterns on the surface, mounted on a white wall.
Exhibition, Materials Lab
Event status
Scheduled
Friday October 20, 2017, 5:00pm - Friday December 8, 2017, 5:00pm

Material Level showcased the work of Philadelphia-based artist and educator Lauren Pakradooni, a Guest Artist in Print at the Department of Art and Art History. Lauren Pakradooni’s studio practice is a conversation between sculpture and print media, in which she uses traditional printmaking techniques such as; etching, monotype, and silkscreen for unconventional and direct processes.

A red double-decker bus moves quickly down a busy London street, creating a motion blur. Modern glass buildings and historic architecture line the background, while pedestrians stand on the sidewalk.
Event status
Scheduled
Thursday October 19, 2017, 6:00 - 8:00pm

This one-and-a-half hour workshop will build on students’ basic understanding of how to use a DSLR’s manual settings to achieve desired effects. Long exposure photography is a technique used to isolate stationary objects in photos while showing motion, and to create a photograph in low-light situations.  Students will learn the basics of using a tripod and selecting the correct shutter speed and aperture settings to capture motion and detail.  Students will have the opportunity to practice as the sun sets with cameras available for check-out in the VRC.

A metal conveyor structure casts shadows on a large pile of sand or gravel under a clear, deep blue sky. The scene appears industrial, with strong geometric lines and contrasting light and shadow.
Event status
Scheduled
Thursday October 19, 2017, 2:00 - 3:00pm

This one-and-a-half hour introductory Digital-SLR photography workshop will focus on familiarizing participants  with the cameras available for check-out in the VRC, in addition to covering basic shooting techniques. An overview of shooting modes, lens selection, aperture, shutter speed and exposure will be given, along with instruction on how to best utilize these camera settings in situations particularly relevant to students, including studio project and site condition documentation.

This workshop will be conducted by VRC Teaching Assistant Katie Hill.

Event flyer for The Congress of New Urbanism Central Texas Chapter, with event details, presenter names, date, time, and location overlaying an aerial cityscape background.
Lecture Series, Goldsmith Talks
Event status
Scheduled
Wednesday October 18, 2017, 5:00 - 6:00pm

The Congress of New Urbanism Central Texas Chapter: Who we are, what we do, why we need you.

The Congress for the New Urbanism Central Texas Chapter (CNU-CTX) is dedicated to making better places for people in Central Texas. We bring together experts, leaders and communities to guide our region toward creating more livable and resilient communities people love. Our work and mission to affect change through education and advocacy is guided by the Charter for the New Urbanism. We achieve this in three ways:  Advocate, Connect, Educate. 

Logo for ACE Mentor Program of Austin, showing bold letters A, C, and E in yellow, magenta, and teal. Text reads ACE Mentor Program of Austin: Architecture, Construction, Engineering.
Lecture Series, Career Services
Event status
Scheduled
Wednesday October 18, 2017, 12:00pm

Join UTSOA alums, Brooks Cavendar (Miró Rivera) and Isabelle Bogran (Sanders Architecture) for a presentation on the ACE Mentor Program of Austin on Wednesday, October 18. The event will be held at noon in Goldsmith Hall 2.308. ACE Austin is currently seeking local professionals and UTSOA students to serve as mentors. Learn how you can get involved!