Architecture and Design

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

Professor Dean serves as a featured speaker at DBIA Conference

“I was honored to be given the opportunity to highlight SUNY Alfred State College, the department’s programs, and student activities such as the design-build team." William Dean Read Article

Architecture students excel in HOME Competition

Third-year Alfred State architecture students studying at the Sant’Anna Institute in Sorrento, Italy, participated in the eighth annual HOME Competition developed and coordinated by architect and author Duo Dickinson, FAIA.  Read Article

Architecture students study the use of terra cotta

"My experience with the STAR program was profound in my understanding of architecture and my development in designing capabilities. When learning about the materials we use every day to construct a building we often forget the process behind making it. Every terra cotta tile has a long exact process to create it. Seeing the process has been eye opening and something I will never forget.” Connor Welsh Read Article

Katie Petix receives Edward Allen Award

“This project began as a question and evolved into something far more meaningful than I anticipated. It gave me the opportunity to think differently about water, change, and how we design for uncertainty. This experience will continue to shape my work going forward.” Katie Petix Read Article

James and Christie honored by Chancellor

“SUNY represents academic excellence, and our students have worked tirelessly to not only excel in their academic studies, but also stepped up as community leaders. Congratulations to this year’s CASE awardees who’ve distinguished themselves amongst their peers through their work ethic, determination, and commitment to their fields of study." John B. King, Jr.SUNY Chancellor Read Article

Tau Sigma Delta holds induction ceremony

"The 2025 class is full of passionate and self-motivated students who are particularly well-equipped to be successful within the field of architecture and design.” Abagail Jones Read Article

Architecture students participate in Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative symposium

“Our students demonstrated extraordinary collaboration and creativity in working with the Town and Village of Cuba. We’re excited that the community is eager to build on the ideas and designs our students produced, and we extend our gratitude to everyone who contributed to this year’s project, enabling us to continue our commitment to local and regional civic engagement.” Matt DiRado Read Article

Alfred State Design-Build team captures title for third straight year

“Our team was dedicated and excited to work before, during, and after the competition. With the teamwork and friendships that we built, I truly believe it showed in our detailed project schedule, design, estimate, and the safety package that sold the show. We are so grateful and proud of each other, and excited to see where this learning opportunity will take us from here.” Lexie Salamone Read Article

Alfred State wins Design-Build Competition

"This competition has to be one of the greatest experiences there is for an architecture student. Winning first place in our region was an incredible honor, providing an invaluable opportunity to work with an amazing group of students and professionals." Katie Petix Read Article