Creating_Making
Our design pedagogy is founded on a philosophy of Creating_Making, which is grounded in experiencing the tangible connection between the creative endeavor and the physical act of making. As such, we are committed to maintaining a foundation in the material practices of design, in promoting intellectual engagement with creative processes, in providing both alternative cultural and professional work experiences and in fostering intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary opportunities for collaboration. The philosophy of Creating_Making encourages diverse research, critical inquiry and informed experimentation dedicated to reinforcing our core beliefs: a commitment to fostering critical engagement, material aptitude, manual competence and most importantly an ethical commitment to the real, the tangible and the human capital that is architecture. Architecture is a Social Act.
Program Highlights
Alumni Voices
“The faculty and staff are committed to helping students explore their own academic interests, supporting them through research and award applications, and helping them find financial aid and employment opportunities.”
Adelle York
Graduate Student at Harvard Graduate School of Design
“There is a culture of experimentation, no doubt a vestige of Bruce Goff, combined with a deep-seeded spirit of pragmatism … This tension is highly productive.”
Khoi Nguyen
Partner at Future Projects
Faculty
Dave Boeck
Associate Professor
dlb@ou.edu
Khosrow Bozorgi
Professor
kbozorgi@ou.edu
Daniel Butko
Associate Director | Associate Professor
butko@ou.edu
Hans Butzer
Dean
butzer@ou.edu
Marjorie Callahan
Associate Director | Graduate Liaison | Professor
mcallahan@ou.edu
Sam Callahan
Lecturer of Architecture
samecallahan@ou.edu
Andres Cavieres
Assistant Professor
andres.cavieres@ou.edu
Lisa Chronister
Internship Coordinator/Affiliate
Email TBD
Francesco Cianfarani
Assistant Professor
francesco.cianfarani@ou.edu
Anthony Cricchio
Associate Professor | Curriculum Coordinator
anthony.cricchio@ou.edu
Lee Fithian
Associate Professor
leefithian@ou.edu
Keith Gaddie
Professor
rkgaddie@ou.edu
Cory Henry
Affiliate
ch@ou.edu
Kristina Luce Leach
Affiliate
kristinaleach@ou.edu
Ken Marold
Assistant Professor
ken.marold@ou.edu
René Peralta
Herb Greene Teaching Fellow
Angela Person
Assistant Professor
a@ou.edu
Stephanie Pilat
Director | Associate Professor
spilat@ou.edu
Haley Prestifilippo
Adjunct Faculty
haley.presto@ou.edu
Tiziana Proietti
Assistant Professor
tiziana.proietti@ou.edu
Ted Reeds
Adjunct Professor
reedsdesign@gmail.com
Deborah Richards
Assistant Professor
d.richards@ou.edu
Shideh Shadravan
Associate Professor
shideh@ou.edu
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Did you know that Gibbs College awarded $238k in scholarships to over 140 students last year! It's not too late to apply for 2021-2022 support. The application deadline has been extended to Feb. 15! Head to https://t.co/UecXRI0yzc to learn more and apply. https://t.co/ypI4SjNK3b
Gibbs College of Architecture is excited to welcome you back this spring! Join Dean Butzer as he walks us through the precautions we've put in place to keep us all COVID safe! https://t.co/Pjcg3Yvgwo
The Spring 2021 Design and Construction Career Fair will be held online from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 18th. Read on for registration information and tips for making the most of an online career fair. https://t.co/HP8spA34Iy
Gibbs College's Herb Greene Teaching Fellow Rene Peralta was recently named a finalist in the @UCSanDiego (UCSD) Border Innovation Challenge. Peralta’s proposal, “Tijuana Solar River,” received the “Audience Choice” award. Learn more: https://t.co/R25rqaZGAf

