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May 18, 2023
Congratulations to the School of Architecture Class of ’23! You worked so hard to arrive at this day! You made it through with passion and perseverance, and a shared sense of values and purpose! We are so proud of the Citizen Architects who will go on to make our world a more just and beautiful place. We look forward to all of the great work that you will do! Fight On!
CLASS OF '23 SPOTLIGHTS
Master of Landscape Architecture + Master of Urban Planning - Class of '23

“I plan to work on projects that expand the public realm in Los Angeles, and do so in a way that benefits the local ecology and underserved people. I want to be part of reorienting the city towards amazing communal spaces, and quality connectivity between those spaces, that we lack today.”
Bachelor of Architecture - Class of '23

“Walking around studio for the first time as a prospective student, I had a strong feeling that I was exactly where I was meant to be. Studying alongside my peers and renowned faculty for these past five years has helped me to hone my architectural design skills in both an aesthetic and technical nature, as well as further nurture my deep-rooted passion for architecture.”
Master of Architecture + Certificate in Master of Building Science - Class of ’23

“Embracing the notion of Citizen Architect has afforded me the opportunity to design meaningful and thoughtful projects and do volunteer work that not only enhances and places emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession of architecture, but in society as a whole.”
Bachelor of Architecture - Class of '23

“Growing up in LA, I’ve seen the way design transforms neighborhoods and the lives of the people that live there. Being able to contribute to how architecture shapes communities and brings people together is a huge part as to why I’ve dedicated my life to it. My mission after graduating USC is to design equitable spaces that serve a positive impact on the communities around them.”
Masters of Landscape Architecture + Urbanism & Certificate in Real Estate Development - Class of '23

“My design-research interests have focused on contested cultural, ecological, and labored landscapes and I intend for my future professional work to challenge landscape’s potential to engineer civility into communities, remediate urban ecosystems and amplify otherwise marginalized voices.”
Bachelor of Architecture - Class of ‘23

“Although I am the designer and architect of my projects, at the end of the day, I am designing FOR people. Now I have communities' interests and needs in mind, which is essential to good design.”
FEATURED NEWS
Yantrasast is the founding partner and creative director of WHY, a multidisciplinary design practice that has emerged as the go-to design firm for the world’s premier cultural institutions. Yantrasast’s interdisciplinary principles embrace creative collaboration, human-centered design, and inclusivity to create meaningful, lasting connections between people, culture, and space.
USC Architecture faculty Rob Berry is featured on Wired. His students are hard at work on a project he’s calling Making LA, that focuses on designing structures for the LA 2028 Olympics that can transform, disappear, or begin a second life after the spectacle is over.
New York Times Features Frances Anderton’s new book “Common Ground: Multifamily Housing in Los Angeles,” and work by Larry Scarpa and Lorcan O'Herlihy on mulifamily housing in LA.
At the Annual Scholarship Luncheon we acknowledged and thanked all those who have contributed to creating scholarships and endowed funds to support our students’ successful academic journey and career readiness. 

We were inspired by the stories of giving back from our distinguished alums and special guests and heard from our students about the impact it has made in allowing them to pursue their passion to be the architects and designers of a more equitable, sustainable, and beautiful world.

USC Architecture has more than 100 endowed scholarship and academic funds that directly benefit our students. Nearly 70% of our students receive aid and 23% represent First Generation in their families to attend college. We are supported by the Architectural Guild who contribute significant volunteer hours in fundraising, mentorship, and enrichment programs that connect our students to the professions.

To all our generous, devoted donors and partners who support our students with scholarship and fellowship awards - thank you! 
05/27/23 - 05/28/23
SWANSEA, CALIFORNIA
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
06/03/23
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
10:00 AM
06/07/23
PRESS CLUB | 20 YERBA BUENA LN, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
5:00 PM
06/09/23
LIVE VIA ZOOM
Why do we save historic places? For whom? How can heritage conservation advance equity, justice, and climate adaptation? This podcast explores these and other issues with students at the University of Southern California, for a glimpse of the future of the field.
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