David Boeck recently exhibited his sketches in an exhibition titled “UKRAINIAN CHURCHES: Standing Tall in the Struggle.” The exhibition was held at the Shevchenko Museum in Toronto from February 9, 2025, to February 28, 2025.
Boeck, who retired from Gibbs College in 2024, is known for his vibrant and dynamic sketches, particularly of international sites. His work emphasizes the significance of freehand sketching as a tool for creative expression and intellectual diversity. The exhibition featured a series of drawings that depicted the architectural beauty and the impact of conflict on a collection of Ukrainian churches.
Boeck expressed his personal connection to the project: “It’s been a sad journey seeing what has been happening.” He continued, “The destruction has been immense. My prayer is that this ends soon, and Ukraine and the rest of the world will begin rebuilding all that has been destroyed.”
Located at the Museum Gallery, 1604 Bloor Street West, Toronto, the exhibition aimed to showcase the historical and current states of Ukrainian churches affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Initially drawn to the architecture of Kyiv’s churches, Boeck has expanded his focus to include churches damaged or destroyed since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in February 2022.
A team of Construction Science and Architecture students from the Gibbs College of Architecture made their mark on the national stage this week, earning third place out of 37 universities competing at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition, held during the International Builders' Show in Orlando, February 16-18, 2026.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has elevated Gary Armbruster, FAIA, ALEP to its prestigious College of Fellows—AIA’s highest membership honor—for his exceptional work and sustained contributions to architecture and society. Fellowship recognizes architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant impact at a national level. Members elevated to this distinction carry the FAIA designation after their name.
Students from the Spring 2026 Graduate 4 Architecture Design Studio, led by Professor Amy Leveno, exhibited their work at the School of Visual Arts. The exhibition, titled Reimagining the OU School of Visual Arts, featured drawings, models, and animations developed throughout the semester's studio project. The show was hosted in The Spotlight, a creative gallery space located on the first floor of the Fred Jones Art Center, and ran from January 20–30, 2026.
