K-State Architecture

06/03/2026

If you are in San Diego for the AIA Conference, join us for the K-State Alumni Reception, Thursday, June 11, 6:30 PM at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in Cobalt 501c. Hope to see you there.

02/03/2026

2026 EKDAHL LECTURES

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Ekdahl Lectures!

UPDATE ON NEW LOCATION:

February 16 | Nader Tehrani- Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Due 1109-Engineering Lecture Hall at 4:30 p.m.

Nader Tehrani is an internationally recognized architect and educator whose work pushes the boundaries of material innovation, tectonics, and the role of design in shaping contemporary culture. As Founding Principal of NADAAA, a practice spanning architecture, urbanism, interiors, and fabrication, Tehrani has earned a reputation for transforming complex constraints into inventive, construction-driven design solutions. His award-winning projects — including multiple architecture school buildings — demonstrate a powerful belief that the built environment can also serve as a pedagogical platform.

02/02/2026

Kansas State University's College of Architecture, Planning & Design, or APDesign, has selected Populous as the recipient of the 2026 Firm of the Year Award.

The Firm of the Year Award is presented annually to a design practice that has demonstrated exemplary leadership, a significant influence on the profession, and a strong partnership with APDesign and its students.

Populous was selected as the 2026 Firm of the Year based on the following areas of outstanding engagement:

Direct support for student scholarships
Faculty support and endowed leadership chairs
Recruitment, internships and full-time employment opportunities for APDesign graduates
Research collaboration and sponsorship
Professional mentorship and participation in academic initiatives

The award will be presented during a special reception at the 2026 Design Expo in Regnier Hall, bringing together students, faculty, alumni and industry partners to celebrate Populous' achievements and continued commitment to APDesign.

The distinguished honor from APDesign recognizes Populous' transformative impact on the built environment and its long-standing dedication to excellence, innovation and mentorship in the design profession.

09/16/2025

✨Big congratulations to graduate students Ethan Edington, Josue Ventura-Vasquez, Noah Kotlinski, and Shane Gallagher—all completing the final year of K-State’s five-year Master of Architecture program in the College of Architecture, Planning & Design (APDesign)—stood out among hundreds of entries submitted by students from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Their projects, guided by Professor Genevieve Baudoin, earned First Place and Honorable Mention in the competition’s Open Category, administered by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) and sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).

Edington and Ventura-Vasquez captured First Place and a $4,000 prize, while Kotlinski and Gallagher received an Honorable Mention. Both projects will be showcased at the 2026 ACSA Annual Meeting and the 2026 AIA National Convention, and published on the ACSA and AISC websites, placing their work on a permanent stage of student design excellence for K-State.

09/11/2025

03/07/2025

College of Architecture, Planning & Design Honors BBN Architects as Firm of the Year

Kansas State University's College of Architecture, Planning & Design, or APDesign, has selected BBN Architects as the recipient of the 2025 Firm of the Year Award. This prestigious honor recognizes BBN Architects' outstanding contributions to the field of architecture and their enduring commitment to excellence, innovation and mentorship within the profession.

The Firm of the Year Award is given annually to an architectural firm that has demonstrated leadership in design, a significant impact on the built environment, and a strong partnership with the college and its students. BBN Architects has consistently exemplified these values, engaging in meaningful collaborations with APDesign and fostering the next generation of design professionals.

Congratulations, BBN Architects and thank you!

K-State's College of Architecture, Planning & Design recognizes BBN Architects' outstanding contributions to the field of architecture and their enduring commitment to excellence, innovation and mentorship within the profession.

12/16/2024

APDesign's Zhan Chen wins first place in Masonry Innovation Competition

Zhan Chen, assistant professor at Kansas State University's College of Architecture, Planning & Design, or APDesign, has been awarded first place in the 2024 Masonry Innovation Competition hosted by the International Masonry Institute, or IMI.

Chen's proposal, titled "Modular Ecologies: A Masonry System for Flood Control," earned top recognition and a $10,000 prize for its strategy in integrating flood control with ecological restoration and recreational possibilities.

Congratulations to you Zhan for your outstanding work and dedication to the College of Architecture, Planning & Design/Architecture!
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