CBU Architecture is the official news and events page for the premier new faith based architecture school in southern California.
The mission of CBU Architecture is to develop architects who demonstrate professional excellence and personal integrity, are servant leaders in their communities and who live biblically based, missional lives within the profession.
04/14/2026
CBU Architecture students participated in this year’s Korea trip in Seoul, exploring major contemporary and historic landmarks, experiencing Korean culture, visiting a contemporary church with the project architect, and meeting with professionals at a leading architecture firm as part of their global architectural learning experience.
03/26/2026
Know a high school student who’s curious about architecture? 👀🏛️
Our Summer Architecture Academy is happening July 13–17, and registration is officially OPEN! This is a great opportunity for high school students to explore design, get hands-on experience, and see what studying architecture is all about.
Tag a sibling, friend, or someone who should check this out—or share this post to help us spread the word. We’d love to have them join us this summer! ☀️
Visit the link in our bio for more info and to register.
03/25/2026
🌍✨ Architecture in the Wild ✨🌍
We’re taking architecture beyond the studio and into the world… can you guess where we are? 👀
Swipe through, study the details, and see if you can name the location before the final slide reveals it. No cheating!
Drop your guesses below ⬇️ Let’s see who knows their architecture best.
And keep an eye out… the next location is coming soon. 👀
03/11/2026
✏️ Sketch to Structure — Wednesdays
This week’s feature highlights ShaRena Steeple and her project, Folium.
Folium is designed as a residential and culinary mixed-use building located in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. Taking inspiration from a dandelion, the design introduces soft, organic forms that contrast with the surrounding hard-edged urban fabric. Just as a dandelion can grow almost anywhere—even through concrete—the project reflects resilience and growth within the city.
Through thoughtful form and concept, ShaRena’s design explores how architecture can bring natural inspiration into the built environment.
💬 Architecture students—how do you like to translate natural forms into your building designs?
03/10/2026
Alumni Testimonial Tuesday 🎓
This week we’re featuring Laila McGee, now a Design Coordinator at HGA in their Healthcare sector. Since graduating, she’s stepped confidently into practice, sharing how the program gave her a strong understanding of firm structure, project phases, and technical tools used in the field.
From studio initiatives to serving as NOMAS president, Laila made the most of her time here—and continues to grow professionally.
Swipe through to read more about her journey →
Our Architecture Career Fair on March 5 was a great success! 🏛️
We welcomed 15 firms and companies to campus to connect with our students—many even offering on-the-spot interviews. Students came prepared, looking sharp with resumes and portfolios in hand, ready to take the next step toward their careers.
We also loved seeing a few CBU Architecture alumni on the other side of the tables—proof of that amazing full-circle moment of graduates returning to hire the next generation.
A big thank you to Lisa Blair, Danijel Bilaver, and Vanessa Flores Rodriguez from the for organizing this fantastic event, and thank you to all of the employers who came out to invest in and connect with our students!
Exploring history where it lives. 🏛️✨
Dr. Papineau’s ARC500 B: Historic Preservation class spent a day in downtown Riverside, diving into the stories behind the buildings that shape our city.
Students had the opportunity to meet with City Preservationist Scott Watson and gain insight into Riverside’s historic districts, preservation efforts, and the importance of protecting architectural heritage for future generations.
There’s nothing like learning preservation by walking the very streets that hold the history. 👣📚
03/03/2026
🎉🏆 And the winners are… 🏆🎉
After an exciting week of voting, the results are in!
🥇 #1 – Colson Bosman
🥈 #2 – Jenny Camacho
🥉 #3 – Mark Cleary
👏 Honorable Mention: Zech Ziegler
Congratulations to our top 3 winners — your studio desks officially earned bragging rights! 🙌 Thank you to everyone who participated and voted. The creativity and personality in each space made this such a fun competition.
🏅 Winners, please stop by the front desk/lobby to pick up your prizes!
Stay tuned… we may have to do this again 👀✨
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02/24/2026
It’s time to cast your vote! 🗳️✨
Our Studio Desk Contest is officially live, and we need your help choosing the best of the best. We’ve split the entries into two separate carousel posts (since each poll allows 4 options).
✔️ Vote for ONE desk in each carousel
🏆 The top 3 desks with the most total votes by next Sunday will win!
⏰ Voting closes Sunday, 3/1/26 at 11:59 PM
Take a scroll, pick your favorites, and let the competition begin!
Poll Part 2: Which is your fave?? Vote below!
02/24/2026
It’s time to cast your vote! 🗳️✨
Our Studio Desk Contest is officially live, and we need your help choosing the best of the best. We’ve split the entries into two separate carousel posts (since each poll allows 4 options).
✔️ Vote for ONE desk in each carousel
🏆 The top 3 desks with the most total votes by next Sunday will win!
⏰ Voting closes Sunday, 3/1/26 at 11:59 PM
Take a scroll, pick your favorites, and let the competition begin!
Poll Part 1: Which is your fave?? Vote below!
