Architecture and Urban Design
Architecture and Urban Design
Mariana Ibanez, Department Chair
Mariana Ibanez, Department Chair
UCLA Architecture and Urban Design is a champion of ideas and their articulate expression. Our exceptional faculty teach students to engage the world around them, to see ideas as opportunities for reflection and imagination, and to leverage design and writing as productive forms of response. These ideas are grounded in a critical engagement with the history and theory of architecture and the future contingencies of contemporary culture. Through rigorous inquiry, we interrogate contemporary urban issues and propose possible futures with equal measures of expertise, optimism, and vision.
Bachelor of Arts — Architectural Studies
UCLA AUD has given me the space to expand my creativity and outlook on the built environment. I look forward to growing beyond and into the professional world of architecture.
Latin Honors Candidate
Latin Honors Candidate
Justin Chuyu Liu is a designer. His interest in spatial, sonic, imagery, and metaphoric fields channels into works that undergo and examine the conditions of life and its vicinity.
Onyekwere's work centers vernacular design, climate resilience, and spatial justice. Upon graduating from UCLA, she will be continuing her studies at Princeton University.
Latin Honors Candidate
Korean Taiwanese American architectural studies student.
Latin Honors Candidate
Graduating in Architecture with an Environmental Engineering minor and 2-years of Civil Engineering studies at UCLA.
Lily Tong is a 5th-year graduating with a B.A. in Architectural Studies and a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Her work is infused with her obsession with detail and affinity for play.
Alexis Winarske's work is focused on spatial justice, increasing accessibility through design, and prioritizing an empathic approach to design problem-solving.
Master of Architecture — First Professional Degree
Passionate Architectural Designer with a holistic approach, enhancing human experiences. Graduate project about co-working/co-living spaces. Studied in Hong Kong and Switzerland.
I'm Kathy Bi, a recently graduate from UCLA with a Masters in Architecture. I am dedicated to creating positive, playful and meaningful spaces through my work.
René Escobedo (he/him) is a first-generation college graduate, completed his undergraduate work at UC Santa Barbara, studying History of Art & Architecture and Mathematics.
A wannabe architect with much interest in all kinds of deep or weird ideas. Never tired of challenging and embracing the reality that doesn't seemingly make sense.
My work at UCLA AUD focuses on experimenting with structure, organization, form, and effects. The relationship between these systems is a continued interest.
Always surprised by the treasures and windfalls along the way. Just about to open the door to the world of architecture.
Her designs demonstrate meticulous craft and deft handling of fine spatial grains, with the focus on close fit between nature, society, and the built environment.
My ambition toward design is to be able to facilitate the "play" between users and space but also built structures. Fillet, round corner, is also my major interest in architecture!
I listen to the material, it wants the freedom; I listen to the structure, it wants the skeleton; I listen to myself, no sound in the opaque.
I'm a graduating M.Arch from LA. I worked for a small architecture firm in Santa Barbara for 3 years prior to UCLA and now I'm looking for opportunities to practice here in LA.
Hi, my name is Rui Qiu. I’m from Shanghai China. Proud to be a Bruin, and I value the diverse perspectives and connections I've gained. Excited to embark on new opportunities.
From a state of limited knowledge about building, I entered the graduate program. Now, graduating, I've built actual buildings and gained valuable hands-on experience.
With a focused mind and a skillful eye, Boxiao Wang's goals are always to combine technical clarity with conceptual daring.
A graduate student in Architecture and Urban Design at UCLA and took the Interact Multimedia course in the Film and TV Department and virtual course in the Media Design Department.
A real man from Chongqing, China. "Load up on guns, as always" is his motto.
An aspiring architect whose work focuses on exploring the cross lamination of the arts and architecture through merging mediums such as visual arts with architectural design.
Master of Science — Architecture and Urban Design
Architecture is much more than spatial arrangement, it is an experience, a reflection of communities that makes the built environment.
Hello! I’m an architect passionate about the experiential impact of design, and exploring diverse backgrounds to create meaningful spaces.
My areas of interest include conceptual design, form finding through parametric tools, visualization, integration of AI and ML into design and applications of architecture in XR.
Deeksha Harish is an architect and designer with a passion for creating immersive and engaging digital environments. Her interests lie in production, set and interior design.
I am a student majoring in architecture and I have a strong interest in the film and television industry.
As a UCLA Architecture student and USC graduate, I've designed buildings, gaining expertise in design, materials, and economics. I excel in communication and innovative designs
Poorva is an architectural designer and researcher dedicated to integrating sustainability and technology into architectural design.
I went deeper into spacial narrative design and visual work at UCLA. For me, the joy was in imagining what could be and making improvements of visuals.
As an architect, my experiences have fueled my quest for better habitation. I see architecture as transformative, bridging technology, ecology, and society for a better community.
Architecture is a fusion of art and personalized style, its manifestation of the unreal world through design insights creates spatial narratives that lasts for years to come.
Sean is interested in constructing a multi-agent design system (seam) to bridge disciplinary domains(patch) at the intersection of emerging technologies and computational design.
My passion for architecture comes from experiencing different cities and I am an enthusiastic architecture student, and I strive to keep enhancing my skills.
I am originally from Bangkok, Thailand. I have a diverse background in design ranging from architecture and brand design.
Passionate designer blending creativity, innovation, and attention to detail to create sustainable and impactful designs. Crafting experiences, one project at a time.
Akshaya Prabhu is an artist, designer and storyteller. She is passionate about film and architecture and aims to work toward a career where the two areas of study intersect.
I create impactful, narrative-driven architecture that humanizes space through innovative design and seamless user experiences.
Passionate about architecture, I aim to explore the intersection of technology, sustainability, and design.
I am an architect with a passion to learn and design for impact, sustainability, and community. I aspire to create architecture that enhances the lives of those who inhabit them.
An architect and illustrator creating designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also socially and environmentally responsible with a keen interest in technology.
I graduated from TED University in Ankara, Turkey and came to UCLA. I studied Technology Studio in MS.AUD masters program. Our project was about Metaverse Business.
Pratt alum. UCLA grad. Passionate designer creating harmonious spaces, blending aesthetics with technical expertise to deliver immersive experiences.
Haorui Zhang: Bachelor of Engineering in Conservation of Historic Architecture of Tongji University, Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design of UCLA.
With background in architecture and a passion for a wider scope of design and representation, I'm explore the potential of visual medias, which bring my imagination to life.
I am a VR and UX designer who is passionate about creating intuitive user experiences on and beyond the screens. I am committed to elevating the way we interact with technology.
Doctor of Philosophy