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Designing his own path: UK grad’s journey from first-gen student to future architect

Kauner Shacklette, a May 2026 graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Design and the Lewis Honors College (LHC) from Vine Grove, Kentucky, can thank his dislike of calculus for leading him to his career as a future architect. 

Heinrichs selected for 2026 WELD cohort

Johanna Heinrichs, associate professor in the University of Kentucky School of Architecture, has been selected for the university's 2026 WELD- Faculty and Staff Leadership Development cohort.

20th Annual UK Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Hosted by the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research, this annual event celebrates undergraduate research, scholarship and creative work from across the university. Join us in supporting our students and exploring the inspiring work of UK’s undergraduate scholars. Find the schedule for the 13 College of Design students representing us below.

UK architecture students build exhibit offering space for grief at Chandler Hospital

University of Kentucky architecture students in the College of Design have created an art exhibit that they hope brings peace and comfort to visitors passing through the lobby of the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital.

College of Design Lecture Series Carol Ross Barney, FAIA

Public spaces and places are essential and shape the livability and vibrancy of our cities. They embody our history, reflect our values, and inspire our future aspirations. Serving as communal hubs, these areas bring together diverse cultures and backgrounds while celebrating shared principles. Thoughtful design unlocks the full potential of public spaces, with architects playing a crucial role in fostering community and driving societal progress. Design is our superpower.

Architecture student named Gaines Fellows amid record number of applicants

Twelve University of Kentucky students, including one architecture student, have been selected as the newest Gaines Fellows, representing nine colleges across campus and marking a record number of applications for the highly competitive program.

Preservation Futures Elizabeth Blasius and Jonathan Solomon

How should preservation, which operates under frameworks prescribed by federal law, respond when federal direction conflicts with the profession's values?

3 UK design undergrads to present at national research conference

Forty-eight University of Kentucky students, including three from the College of Design, will present their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) on April 13-15 in Richmond, Virginia.

Urban Futures Symposium

Join us for the Urban Futures Symposium, a dynamic conversation on the evolving landscape of urban design, planning, and the built environment. Moderated by Jeff Fugate and Jeffrey Johnson, the symposium will take place at 21c Museum Hotel in Lexington and feature a distinguished group of practitioners at the forefront of contemporary urbanism.

Lecture and Workshop Barry Wark: The Architecture of Ecology

Barry Wark explores architecture as a materially dynamic, ecocentric practice, conceiving buildings as assemblies of parts designed to weather, change, and be replaced over time. His projects use computational design and circular material strategies to foreground weathering as an active design force, allowing buildings to register their connection to the environment and create ambiguity between what is made and what emerges through climate and use.