2019

December
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- In Memory of Walter Moleski, 1936-2019
  
  December 19, 2019
  
  It is with great sadness that we recognize the passing renowned professor Walter H. Moleski on November 30. Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Walter first became interested in architecture as a child and he later graduated from the Tulane Architecture School in 1960. Returning to Philadelphia he worked for several architectural firms including Louis Sauer and GBQC before starting a partnership with George Manos.
  
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October
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- DesignIntelligence Rankings 2019
  
  October 29, 2019
  
  The Interior Design and Architecture programs of Westphal College received commendation from highly respected DesignIntelligence. The publication surveyed 9,000 hiring professionals, 4,200 professional practice organizations, and over 6,000 students. This year’s rankings are for 12 different areas of focus, and Westphal is recognized in 11 of these 12 categories. Additionally, we are pleased to report that our Architecture program was ranked among the Most Admired Architecture programs in the nation.
  
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August
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- Design Research Symposium: Design For Living
  
  August 14, 2019
  The 2019 Design Research Symposium: Design For Living will take place on October 11, 2019 in the URBN Annex and URBN Center. This year’s symposium will examine health, urban living, and design through presentations, panel discussions, and a design sprint hosted by the Penn Medicine Center for Health Care Innovation.
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June
Highlighted Articles
- Consortium for Design and Education Outcomes Wins Landmark Architecture Grant
  
  June 19, 2019
  
  The Consortium for Design and Education Outcomes (CDEO), a collaboration between Drexel University and Perkins Eastman, won the prestigious Latrobe Prize, along with a $100,000 award
  
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March
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- 2019 Charrette: Re-Imagining Streets as Pedestrian Spaces
  
  March 11, 2019
  Over the past several years, the Department of Architecture, Design, and Urbanism and the Department of Design have hosted a series of weekend charrettes aimed at engaging students with the ways in which design can address both public space and community dynamics at a both local and global scales. This year, the Interdisciplinary Design Charrette, set to take place on April 12-15, 2019, will be led by Lim Hyeung-Nam and Roh Eun-Joo, partners in the award-winning design firm studio GAON.
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January
Highlighted Articles
- Architecture Alumni Hold AIA Leadership Roles
  
  January 17, 2019
  
  Three alumni of the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design’s Architecture Program are appointees to the leadership of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Philadelphia and Pennsylvania chapters. The AIA advocates for the value of architecture and gives architects the resources they need to do their best work, driving positive change through the power of design. Founded in 1869, the AIA Philadelphia is among the oldest and most distinguished of AIA chapters, with a long history of service to members and the public.
  
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