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Gibbs College Hosts 2025 Graduate Student Showcase

Gibbs College of Architecture graduate students in front of research posters.

Gibbs College Hosts 2025 Graduate Student Showcase


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April 23, 2025

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On April 18, 2025, the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture hosted its annual Graduate Student Showcase, a celebration of research, design innovation, and creative exploration across all graduate programs within the College. The event transformed Gould Hall into a vibrant exhibition of ideas where students shared their work with faculty, peers, and the broader community.

A total of 26 graduate students participated to share their research and creative work from programs across the college, including Architecture, Construction Science, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Regional & City Planning, and Planning, Design & Construction. Each presentation reflected the depth and diversity of graduate scholarship at GCA and highlighted the students’ creativity, critical thinking, and commitment to addressing real-world issues through design and research.

As part of the event, a panel of faculty judges selected the following winners based on presentation clarity, research innovations, and impacts of their work.

  • Ph.D. Category Winner:
    • Zhina Rashidzadeh (Advisor: Dr. Negar Matin)
  • Master’s Category Winners:
    • 1st Place: Shiva Azizi, Planning, Design and Construction (Advisor: Dr. Negar Matin)
    • 2nd Place: Akshaya Balakrishna, Interior Design (Advisor: Dr. Negar Matin)
    • 3rd Place: Keerthana Nampally, Interior Design (Advisor: Dr. Yeji Yi)

Congratulations to all the participants and awardees for making this year’s showcase a meaningful and inspiring event. We look forward to seeing how their work continues to shape the future of the built environment!


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