Social distancing is a term we’ve heard since March, asking us to distance from one another to reduce the spread of COVID-19. While many of us practice this daily, it can be hard to judge just how far 6 ft. can be.
This problem led 3rd year Gibbs landscape architecture graduate student and Institute for Quality Communities (IQC) graduate assistant Alice Calmon to lead the Tactical Urbanism project which made use of tempura paint and laser printed stencils placed 6 ft. apart to assist with social distancing and seating near Gould Hall.
Calmon also designed the stencils and fellow 3rd year IQC landscape architect student and graduate assistant Matthew Kessler joined in for the laser cutting.
IQC Director Shane Hampton and Ron Frantz, Director of Environmental Design, assisted in setup and painting for the project.
Hampton was especially thankful to the painters who helped finish the job quickly.
“Interior design seniors Keyvie Troy and Audrey Warren were a great team on the pink dots,” Hampton said. “Angela Person and Nora (Mier-Person) were in charge of the hopscotch-style mask reminder. Thank you all!”
If you enjoy seeing the stencils near Gould Hall, we’d love to see your stencil pics on Instagram!
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.
