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  • Architecture at UMass

    The Department of Architecture provides an accessible, intellectually rigorous design education that firmly grounds students in the art and science of the built environment. The interdisciplinary, collaborative department embraces spirited, socially progressive, and environmentally responsive design.

    Architecture at UMass

    The Department of Architecture provides an accessible, intellectually rigorous design education that firmly grounds students in the art and science of the built environment. The interdisciplinary, collaborative department embraces spirited, socially progressive, and environmentally responsive design.

  • UMass Graduate Programs

    Learn more about our graduate degrees in Architecture, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning.

    UMass Graduate Programs

    Learn more about our graduate degrees in Architecture, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning.

  • Inspiring, Sustainable Architecture

    The John W. Olver Design Building, with its timber frame structure and mechanical systems purposefully exposed, is open as both a showcase of integrated design and a model of integrative learning.

    Inspiring, Sustainable Architecture

    The John W. Olver Design Building, with its timber frame structure and mechanical systems purposefully exposed, is open as both a showcase of integrated design and a model of integrative learning.

  • Spring 2020 Lecture Series

    Join us to hear from one of our exiting speakers this spring! 

    Beatriz Colomina  |  Eric Bunge  |  Deborah Morris

    Erika Naginski  |  Tamar Zinguer  |  Jesse Reiser

    Spring 2020 Lecture Series

    Join us to hear from one of our exiting speakers this spring! 

    Beatriz Colomina  |  Eric Bunge  |  Deborah Morris

    Erika Naginski  |  Tamar Zinguer  |  Jesse Reiser

  • #1 Most Hired from School

    DesignIntelligence's annual survey recognizes UMass Architecture's excellent preparation of our graduates for professional work.

    #1 Most Hired from School

    DesignIntelligence's annual survey recognizes UMass Architecture's excellent preparation of our graduates for professional work.

News

Spring 2020 Lecture Series Announced

January 20, 2020

The Department of Architecture at UMass is delighted to present our Spring 2020 Lecture Series. The six lectures feature world-class architects and designers who will speak about their design...

Department of Architecture Seeks Assistant Professor

November 10, 2019

Assistant Professor of Architecture...

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Events

Jan-Feb
22-21

Charting a Course: New Work by Allison Cekala

(All day)

Jan
29

Spring Lecture: Beatriz Colomina

John W. Olver Design Building, Room 170
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Feb
12

Spring Lecture: Eric Bunge

John W. Olver Design Building, Room 170
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

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Exhibitions

Charting a Course: New Work by Allison Cekala

January 22 - February 21, 2020

The Design Building Gallery is pleased to present Charting a Course, an installation new works by Allison Cekala. Through photography and video, Charting a Course maps the current state of the Rio...

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Major

Why Architecture?

Architecture addresses the impact of the built environment on individuals and the natural world, and the Department of Architecture at UMass Amherst provides an accessible, intellectually rigorous design education that firmly grounds students in the art and science of the built environment. We embrace spirited, socially progressive, and environmentally responsive design. We teach the creative process that will enable students to tackle complex interdisciplinary problems of varying scales.

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