STUDENT WORK
Select examples of student work can be found below. Additional examples are present on the .
鈥淢y experience in Architecture has stimulated my aspiration to help people and communities through my designs. I have learned to put other people first and use critical thinking in order to solve problems that are affecting our society.鈥�
鈥� Orestja Habilaj, M.Arch Student
“The Division of Architecture has been exceptionally open to new ideas, even when they don’t follow precedent. I feel this adaptability is a quality lacking in other architecture programs.”
– , M.Arch Student
“One of the Division of Architecture鈥檚 most important attributes is its aim to provide students the opportunity to develop personal yet disciplined design. An environment without a fixed aesthetic or design approach is made possible by the faculty鈥檚 varied backgrounds and interests.”
– Ben DeCuyper, B.Arch Student
“Architectural education at OU develops a design skill-set based on iterative experimentation. Through rapid, open-minded developments, projects begin to come alive right in front of you.”
– Noah Baker, B.Arch Student
鈥淚 wanted to take this class to have the opportunity to give back to the community 听鈥� This is a great experience because there are people learning and teaching across a variety of construction backgrounds.鈥澨�
鈥揂sael Herrera, CNS Student
“I was originally interested in construction science because it’s a mix of technical work and working with people. I really enjoy having a lot of one-on-one relationships with people; it’s one of my favorite parts of the construction industry!”
– Dennise Pedroza, CNS Student
鈥淚t鈥檚 one of the best decisions I鈥檝e ever made 鈥� I come to school eager to learn and ready to go out into the industry to make my mark.鈥�
– Ryan Lopez, CNS Student
Meet OU Construction Science student Ryan Lopez
鈥淚 can鈥檛 see myself doing anything else 鈥� I get to build relationships with people from different trades and with owners. It鈥檚 so active.鈥�
– Hannah Lang, CNS Student
“By curating an educational curriculum which cultivates a multidisciplinary perspective on the built environment, this program allows me to have informed conversations about everything from interior design to architecture, from landscape architecture to city planning.”
鈥� Jacob Lange, EnD Student
鈥淎 lot of the classes I took dealt with real-world scenarios. Learning what is required of you outside of college is tough, but now I understand the logistics of what goes on in an environmental design, construction, city planning, and landscape architecture profession.”
– Armani Frye, EnD Student
鈥淚 want my work to provide an escape from the daily stresses of our modern lives and allow people to re-center themselves around the things most important to them.”
– Bethany Grissom, EnD Student
“For students considering majoring in this field I would tell them that, ‘If this is your passion, just jump in, learn, be curious, explore and grow.'”
– Thant Aung, EnD Student
“Interior design has helped me develop perseverance and find my own artistic passions. I feel more confident in my ability to work for better solutions and to use my creativity to express who I am as a designer and person.”
鈥� Jill Young, ID Student
“My program has allowed me to 鈥� understand how to enhance and better a person’s experience within a space. Not only have I learned to create innovative and sustainable spaces, but also how to design intriguing and unique elements for these interiors.”
– Emma Smith, ID Student
“Studying interior design is extremely hands-on and gives me many opportunities to showcase my creativity and work. Being able to see my ideas, concepts, and designs come to life is truly amazing and rewarding.”
– Ryan McNitt, ID Student
“I was told before enrolling in my first semester of interior design to expect a lot of sleepless nights … I expected to put in a lot of work but I did not expect to be so passionate and excited to finish my projects, and to finish them well.”
– Kelsey Stuever, ID Student
Landscape Architecture students build OKC Marathon course topography model.
“The focus here is always on how to excel, not just be competent. Just getting the job done is not enough; my professors always push me to think further and challenge me to go beyond what I think I am capable of achieving.”
– Haley Powell, MLA Student
“I love to work with nature and use nature as the base to develop the community.”
– Minh Nguyen, MLA Student
“This is one of the first projects where we get to work with a community or experts within that community鈥� I鈥檓 literally working with child development experts and we鈥檙e combining their existing knowledge with our existing knowledge of space and plant material.”
– Brett Karp, MLA Student
“The first year of coursework was fairly intense, but by having courses like site issues, computer programs, plant ID/design, etc. I was able to compete with student from other schools and obtain an internship my first and second year.”
– Kim White, MLA Student
“I love the professors. They have a lot of patience and offer a lot of support to us. They really do care about what we do after we graduate … They put in a lot of effort to make sure we succeed.”
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RCPL Student
“My advice is to think big. In this program, all the students have a wide variety of resources… all the tools needed to make an idea or project successful are available. If a prospective student comes with an idea in mind to develop, this is the right place.”
– David A. Bacca Campillo,
RCPL Student
“The professors in my department are constantly looking out for career opportunities for the students and pushing us to do better for ourselves, such as attending state and national level conferences.”
– Becca Patrick, RCPL Student
RCPL Students model conceptual “radiant” and “garden” cities.
“The Regional and City Planning program trains me everyday to put everyone into consideration when planning our cities and make the best decisions possible that help preserve nature, animal species and us.”
– Folasayo Salami, RCPL Student
Students study walkability and ADA accessibility in Oklahoma City.
“The Urban Design master鈥檚 program at OU Tulsa offers an individualized curriculum and firsthand experience with urban planning projects… We addressed real-time urban planning challenges and opportunities, while engaging with those on the forefront of discovering and implementing solutions to move Tulsa forward.”
– Sarah Gould, UD Alum
KKT Architects Owner
“As a female of color, designer, professional and parent, I always felt welcome, human, and as if my contributions and experiences mattered. As a result, my knowledge base, professional network, and marketability has expanded exponentially.“听
鈥� Autumn Tiller, UD Student
UD Students created a new vision for Tulsa’s B.S. Roberts Park.
“It does not matter what component of the city you are working with, you will always return to the basic principles of urban design, which rely heavily on community engagement and observational research.”
-Katie Wing, UD Student
“Attending the OU Urban Design Studio in Tulsa allowed me the ability to pursue a master’s degree in Architectural Urban Studies while working full-time. With its strong relationships with the City and other local organizations, I was able to gain hands-on experience working on community-based projects that had a lasting impact, while making valuable connections in my professional field.”
– Daniel Sperle, UD Alum
Executive Director, Tulsa Bike Share
