Architecture and Design

Pioneer PROfiles - Katie Petix

“The way they run this program is different. We are all together most of the time. You are with your peers, and you can learn and grow with them.” Katie Petix Read Article

Architecture students travel to Montreal

"The opportunity to lead my fellow students on an international trip was a priceless learning experience that broadened our architectural mindset and strengthened the architecture-student community at Alfred State." Jack Christie Alfred State AIAS President Read Article

Bob Pahl Sketching Award recipients announced

The honor began in 2012 and is named for Bob Pahl, a Boston-area architect, who graduated from Alfred State in 1981 with a degree in architectural engineering technology. The awards were presented this year to Vina Pham, Lauren Fisher, and Katie Petix. Read Article

Professor Hofmann participates in Institute for Public Architecture Fellowship

“The Institute for Public Architecture has supported various kinds of fellowships for architects and artists. Last year they began hosting overnight residencies, and I was fascinated by the opportunity to live and work on Governors Island while working on an independent research project.” Kevin Hofmann - Assistant Professor of Architecture Read Article

William Dean appointed as NCARB Architect Licensing Advisor

“I am pleased to be returning to this role and to be assisting an incredibly active, dynamic, and engaged group of students and faculty.” William Dean  Read Article

Architecture students participate in HOME competition

Alfred State’s Katie Petix (Bloomfield, NY) was recognized with the Simultaneous Award in the competition for her entry “A Place to Dwell.” Petix’s proposal, recently featured in Architype, the digital magazine of AIA Connecticut, was located on the Bay of Naples, Italy, and was comprised of “six 600 square foot homes woven into a multi-story model of elegant efficiency.” Read Article

David Carli, Melanie Ryan, and Andrea Williamson earn Chancellor’s Award

David Carli, Melanie Ryan, and Andrea Williamson were honored for earning SUNY Chancellor Award at the annual Recognition Celebration. Read Article

Southern Italy Tours for Southern Tier Students

“Such an experience develops a fully evolved worldview for students. This is important because they will soon be employed and interacting with a wide diversity of people and cultures. Changes half a world away also impact economies and American society at lightning speed. Providing opportunities like this as part of what they’ve learned at Alfred State positions our students to be more adaptive and prepared for great success.” Dr. Steven Mauro Alfred State College President Read Article

Moore and Mehmel honored with Alfred State alumni awards

Gary Moore ’76 and Christiana Mehmel ’19 were honored for bringing distinction to their alma mater and to themselves through their outstanding personal and professional achievements. Moore was named the 2023 Alfred State Distinguished Alumni while Mehmel was named the 2023 Alfred State Outstanding Young Alumni Award Winner.  Read Article

Pyur Tree Customs wins AHA! Startup Allegany Collegiate Competition

“Winning this competition is relieving because it is going to help tremendously with website development and will allow us to purchase new tools like a larger laser engraver. Jon and I went into the beginning of the day just excited to pitch the business to the judges. We are looking forward to where this opportunity takes us.” Edward Scroxton Read Article