The School of Architecture

Today we celebrate the 159th birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright — architect, teacher, and one of the most influential creative minds in American history.

In 1932, Wright founded a living school rooted in the belief that great design emerges from a deep connection to the land and to life.

That mission continues today through The School of Architecture — and it continues because students loved it enough to fight for it. Students rallied together and refused to give up on what Wright started.

That kind of dedication deserves our support. Your donation helps ensure our one-of-a-kind institution stays open and thriving for the next generation of architects and thinkers.

https://www.tsoa.edu/donate

Big congratulations to The School of Architecture President Chris Lasch and Adjunct Faculty Andrew Gonzales!

Their New York City and Tucson-based studio, Aranda\Lasch, has been named the 2026 Interior Design Magazine NYCxDesign Award winner in the Small Apartment category.

Their project, Garden Apartment, was designed with a growing family in mind — centering the home around its connection to a private garden, a truly rare find in urban living. We're so proud to have these talented designers as part of our community.

See the full project:

Garden Apartment — Aranda \ Lasch Garden Apartment is designed to accommodate the needs of a growing family. The project centers on the home’s connection to their garden – a rare opportunity in the city.

In 2022, LANZA Atelier brought something quiet but essential to The School of Architecture at Arcosanti: the practice of looking. Participants in their workshop were asked to observe and draw trees, plants, and the living landscape all around them. Not as a warm-up exercise, but as a way of learning to see.

It's the kind of practice that shapes an architectural sensibility over a lifetime.

LANZA Atelier is recognized as the architects behind the 2026 Serpentine Pavilion in London. Their design, A Serpentine, is a sinuous, undulating brick structure inspired by the crinkle-crankle wall, a centuries-old form that moves through space the way a river moves through a landscape.

We love seeing the studio's work recognized on the world stage, and we're proud that their time at Arcosanti is part of their story. Congratulations, Isabel and Alessandro — we can't wait to see A Serpentine in London this summer.

Missed the initial window for Fall 2026? You may still have time.

The School of Architecture continues to accept applications for the Master of Architecture program through our rolling admissions process.

If graduate study in architecture has been on your horizon, the time to act is now. Applications are reviewed as received, and every day matters.

Take the next step in your career.

Apply today at https://www.tsoa.edu/apply

Image: students prepping for the Form Space Vision opening at our Cattle Track Arts Compound campus in 2024

We were honored to welcome world-renowned architectural photographer Iwan Baan for a full day immersed in The School of Architecture community.

From a tour of our Cattle Track Arts Compound campus and a visit to Cosanti, to mingling with guests at Taliesin West, presenting his Recent Works, and sharing a meal with our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and Board of Governors - it was a truly special occasion.

The school year has come to a close, but we're already looking ahead. Our Fall 2026 Lecture Series is on the horizon - stay tuned for more!

Thank you to our Spring 2026 Lecture Series sponsors SWABACK and the Arizona Architecture Foundation and to the Taliesin Institute Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation for an amazing partnership through these events.

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students at The School of Architecture, founded by Frank Lloyd Wright as the Taliesin Fellowship in 1932.

Each year, we recognize those who have gone above and beyond in their creative work, their dedication to craft, and their contribution to the life of our community. It is our honor to present the following awards for the 2025–2026 academic year:

Brockton Winkler, Fall 2025 Studio Prize - For excellence in Studio 3

Daisy Pacheco-Ortiz, Fall 2025 Studio Prize - For excellence in Studio 3

Ethan LaSalle-Nguyen, Spring 2026 Studio Prize - For Excellence in the Integrated Design Studio

Kelly Vigil, Spring 2026 Studio Prize - For Excellence in Studio 2

To each of this year's award recipients, congratulations. Your hard work, passion, and commitment to architecture do not go unnoticed. We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited to see what you will create next. Thank you for bringing your best to everything you do.

Awards were presented by Core Faculty Member, Matthew Trzebiatowski.

🎓 Congratulations, Brad Hughes!

We are so proud to celebrate your achievement as a 2026 Master of Architecture graduate from The School of Architecture. Your dedication, creativity, and vision have brought you to this incredible milestone and we can’t wait to see the spaces and structures you’ll shape in the world ahead. Well done! 👏🏛️

In addition to receiving his degree of Master of Architecture, Brad also received the following awards:

Professional Excellence for outstanding dedication to the professional practice of architecture

Design Focus for persistence in the development of a personal voice in design

Shelter Thesis for distinguished project innovation and design methodology.

The Cast of Characters Design Seminar approaches architecture as a collection of figures, creatures, caricatures, characters, or monsters - spatial, material, and narrative objects that contain the cavity for life.

For the final review, Dr. Renata Hejduk joined Jimenez Lai in Suite J, bringing her perspective into dialogue with The School of Architecture students as they presented the semester's work.

Still on the fence? Now's the time to jump.

The School of Architecture is offering a one-time Flash Sale — $500 off your Summer Immersion Program registration fee. This deal won't last, so don't wait.

Spend the summer at The Kempner Institute for Sustainable Living Education, where you'll:

• Dive into an introductory design studio
• Visit iconic architecture and creative communities across Arizona
• Experience TSOA's signature Learning By Doing approach

No architecture experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

This is your sign. Claim your $500 discount and secure your spot today.

REGISTER NOW at https://www.tsoa.edu/summer-immersion-2026

Questions? Message us or email [email protected]