Department of Architecture
A Broader Purpose of the Built Environment
With its diverse student body and practitioner-faculty, the Department of Architecture prepares individuals to make knowledgeable, thoughtful, socially and environmentally responsible contributions to professional practice. Students in our nationally ranked programs learn to join theory and practice in the design studio in a hands-on approach to solving real-world problems – providing an advantage in a competitive job market.
The department embraces diversity as a core value, reflecting intellectual and cultural connections that bind the 21st century community. The department is a pioneer in providing specializations, such as the West Coast’s first Healthcare Architecture Initiative, Historic Preservation and Sustainability degree concentrations. Practitioner-faculty offer professional insight and mentorships that help students stay competitive as they enter the profession.
Explore our Degree Programs
(B.Arch)
(M.Arch)
(M.INT.ARCH)
Explore our Culture
ARC in Motion
View a curated selection of the department's public lecture series, interviews with architects, student projects and its signature event, the Neutra Award for Professional Excellence.
First-Year Studio
Get a glimpse of what B.Arch students are working in the design studio, from constructing geometries and figure-ground exercises to using unconventional materials to build models.
Contact the Department
Connect with the department, view the faculty directory, and learn about the Architecture Fabrication Lab and the ENV Model Shop at www.cpp.edu/arc.