More by Rebecca Dobrinski
Fifth Years Tackle Fourth Avenue North Revitalization
Last semester, Urban Studio fifth-year students dove into creating a master plan for the revitalization of one of downtown Birmingham’s busiest one-way streets, Fourth Avenue North.
Urban Studio Inspiring the Next Generation
Throughout the school year Auburn’s Urban Studio hosts regional schools for field trips and recruiting visits.
Interior Architecture Students Reimagine Restaurant Design
Last summer, Interior Architecture students arrived in Birmingham for a workshop amidst their summer thesis.
Urban Studio’s Impact: Applying Real-World Lessons Back on Campus
For Auburn’s third-year Architecture students, a semester at Urban Studio in Birmingham is more than an academic exercise—it’s an immersion into the complexities of designing within an existing urban fabric.
Urban Studio Students Develop Plan to Reconnect Birmingham
What happens when the City of Birmingham receives a grant to reimagine Fourth Avenue North?
Urban Studio Third Years Focus on Affordable Housing
From their exposure to New Urbanism on the Florida Panhandle to engaging stakeholders at the Wallace House and exploring the urban landscape of Birmingham, this past fall, third-year architecture students at Auburn’s Urban Studio explored a variety of projects.
Urban Studio Students Hit the Beach
Each fall, Urban Studio students embark on field trip, leaving Birmingham behind for a few days of exploration.
Weekend Workshop Explores Design and Technology
When planning for Urban Studio’s permanent home in the former Hood-McPherson building, Director Alex Krumdieck ’86 knew one of the important aspects of the new space would be to inspire interdisciplinary collaboration within the College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC).
Auburn in Birmingham Welcomes Mountain Brook High School Students
A strong recruiting experience is critical in helping high school students make informed decisions about their future academic careers.