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Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture Ribbon Cutting

Join special guests Chris and Ania Gibbs to celebrate the renaming of the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture. Refreshments will be served.

When: 3:00 p.m. Sept. 7, 2018

Where: Gould Hall, Under the Arch

Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture Oktoberfest

Join alumni, students, faculty and friends for traditional German food and lager! Proceeds benefit the Gibbs CoA’s academic programs. Purchase tickets here.

When: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Sept. 21, 2018

Where: Das Boot Camp

Fall 2018 Brown Bag Research Seminars

Learn more about how our faculty and friends are re-imagining great cities!

When: Noon, Sept. 12, Oct. 18 and Nov. 14, 2018

Where: Gould Hall Buskuhl Gallery

Renegades: Bruce Goff and the American School of Architecture

Join us for an exhibition highlighting pieces from the American School Archive, including works of Bruce Goff and his students! For more information, click here.

When: Sept. 22, 2018 – July 29, 2019

Where: Bizzell Library, Main Level

Neuroscience, Beauty and Design Symposium
Don Ruggles, Lydia Soo and Tiziana Proeitti will discuss their recent research in neuroscience, mathematics and proportion in design. Sponsored by the Bruce Goff Chair of Creative Architecture and RTA Architects.

When: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Oct. 1, 2018

Where: Gould Hall Buskuhl Gallery

Bruce Goff Chair of Creative Architecture Lecture

Paul Mankins, FAIA, is principal of Substance Architecture. Mankins is one of the leading design practitioners in the Midwest, and his projects have been recognized with over 50 design awards from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Lecture sponsored by the Bruce Goff Chair of Creative Architecture and RTA Architects.

When: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Oct. 19, 2018

Where: Gould Hall Buskuhl Gallery

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Bruce Goff Chair of Creative Architecture Series

The Bruce Goff Chair of Creative Architecture draws inspiration from the contextual, resourceful and experimental spirit of Bruce Goff’s work. Each year, talented practitioners and scholars are invited to the University of Oklahoma Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture to serve as Bruce Goff Chairs, where they lecture on their work, lead intensive workshops and participate in our design community. Past lecturers include Brian Phillips, Odile Decq, Sheila Kennedy, Antoine Predock, Susan Szenasy, E.B. Min and many others.