Two from UWM win national new-faculty architecture teaching awards
Architecture
UWM project will document the work of Wisconsin’s first Black architect
The UWM team is partnering with the Robinson family, the Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Docomomo Wisconsin. The team will unveil a website this summer dedicated to Robinson’s life and architectural projects.
UWM alum finds fun and success on Lego reality TV show
Paul Wellington’s passion for building with Lego bricks led him to pursue an architecture degree at UWM. And now he’s competing on nationwide TV every week on this season’s “LEGO Masters.”
Marcus Prize winner Tiantian Xu will teach UWM architecture students in 2024
The prize, which is funded by the Marcus Corporation Foundation, provides a $100,000 award – half to the winner and the other half to bring Xu to Milwaukee to teach a spring 2024 studio at the School of Architecture and Urban Planning.
Students turn lot into neighborhood attraction, with help from UWM and others
Residents of Sherman Park have a new place to meet and enjoy being outdoors, thanks to students from nine Milwaukee Public Schools who helped design and build a new community gathering spot at 55th and Center streets.
Rehbein appointed director of Community Design Solutions at UWM
CDS provides preliminary design and planning services to underserved communities, nonprofit agencies and municipalities in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas.
Architecture team designs exhibit for Venice Biennial
The “Time-Space-Existence Exhibition” focuses on sustainable and diverse neighborhoods that are managing change. UWM’s exhibit focuses on Chicago’s Devon Avenue neighborhood, on the city’s north side.
UWM announces new bachelor of architecture degree, speeding a path to practice
UWM has received approval from the UW System Board of Regents to launch a new Bachelor of Architecture program, which will allow graduates a quicker and more affordable path to licensure and practice.
New program aims to inspire MPS students in STEM fields and help community
A community garden in Milwaukee boasts two new wood structures, courtesy of the NAF Future Ready Scholars program, led by UWM faculty members and staff.
Team from UWM and UW-Madison places second in Solar Decathlon
The UWM and UW-Madison Solar Decathlon team placed second in the new housing category in the 2022 Solar Decathlon design challenge, held April 22-24 in Golden, Colorado.
Team from UWM and UW-Madison reaches finals of national Solar Decathlon
The team is one of 10 finalists in the new housing category, designing a home that’s efficient to build and environmentally friendly.