In the second Spring 2018 issue of _543, An Architectural Theory and Criticism Newsletter , OU Division of Architecture graduate student editors Kyle Berger and Mansoor Eqrar present four essays including “The Meaning of Architecture is out of the Architect’s Control ,” by John “Ben” DeCuyper; “Somaya Museum, a review ” by Bethany Grissom; “Through the Silver Tube: A Look at OMA ,” by Cody Poage; and “An Architectural Pendulum: Or Another Loos is Needed,” also by DeCuyper.
Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture assistant professor Amy Leveno and Mark Leveno, co-founders of OFFICIAL Design, have received a 2026 AIA Central States Region Design Award for the firm’s Granger Annex Community Center project in Garland, Texas.
Construction Industry Speaker Series welcomed Stephen Evans from the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum to give a lecture on better conversations and relationship building.
The University of Oklahoma Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture Hall of Fame recognizes a select number of high-character individuals who have made a significant and lasting positive impact on Gibbs College, its students, staff, faculty, alumni and/or to communities across the globe. The impact may have been, or continues to be, in the form of service and mentorship, sustained professional excellence, and/or advancement and financial support. Joseph Edgar Smay is part of the 2025 Hall of Fame class.
