Architecture and Design

Architecture students will gain real-world experience working with Almond Community Church

“A lot of times we have somewhat hypothetical projects in the architecture department, and this puts them with a real client and working under restrictions. This idea of coming out to an existing building to measure and document either for an addition or interior work is extremely common.” - Matt DiRado Read Article

Alfred State architecture alums giving back to their profession

"It is deeply gratifying to see so many graduates serving on local chapter boards of the American Institute of Architects. It is evidence of our department’s strong ties to the professional community in Western and Central New York and our programs’ focus on civic engagement.” - William Dean Read Article

Design-Build team finishes third in the nation

“This is the second time in three years that Alfred State has placed in the top three nationally in this competition...The student’s work ethic, collaboration, and level of preparation were exceptional, and I was impressed with both their submissions and the final presentation,” - Bill Dean Read Article

Hofmann named to the Second Cohort of Accessibility Advocates and Allies Faculty Fellows

11 Fellows will Continue to Promote and Grow Accessibility Practices Across SUNY that Build in Flexibility and Support for Students

SUNY Serves More Than 41,000 Students with Disabilities 

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Architecture students present design ideas to the Town of Friendship

Alfred State College (ASC) architecture students in Design Studio 5 presented comprehensive plans to reimagine the Town of Friendship. Three groups of students worked for eight weeks and presented their concepts and ideas to interested members of the community at Friendship Central School. Read Article

Full Circle - Matt and Nicole DiRado

Countless marriages have their roots in Alfred State, but few couples return to campus to teach the next generation of Pioneers. Meet Matt and Nicole DiRado – Class of 2014 Read Article

Pioneer PROfiles - Nayomie Ferrer

The opportunity to continue to play volleyball and to explore her passion for creativity and design led Nayomie Ferrer (San Juan, Puerto Rico) to Alfred State and the architectural technology program. Read Article

Sorrento Studio students propose improvement to an elementary school

“Civic engagement projects are an excellent way to assist our community partners, both in Allegany County and abroad, while giving the students exposure to real-world projects and stakeholders." Professor William Dean Read Article

Architecture students present their designs for Rochester’s El Camino Vision Plan

“This was most students’ first time designing a building for affordable housing. Students understood that their proposals would impact the community in a big way and took on the challenge of utilizing an existing historic building that could showcase the rich history of El Camino.” EB Joyce Read Article

Chiaino and Vlakancic honored with Leadership Award

Jennifer Chiaino, a dispatcher at University Police, and Alan Vlakancic, an assistant professor in the Architecture and Design Department were the recipients of the Leadership through Civic Engagement award. Read Article