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Katie Finnigan working at a native plant nursery while serving with the Watershed Stewards Program

Prestigious Olmsted Scholarship Awarded to MLA Student Katie Finnigan

CU Denver Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) student Kathryn (Katie) Finnigan is the recipient of the 2022 Landscape Architecture Foundation’s (LAF) National Olmsted Scholar, the most prestigious award for landscape architecture students in North America.

By Carmen New

May 18, 2022

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2022 CAP Graduating Student Shout-Outs

On April 8 at the 2022 Spring All-College Meeting, Dean Nan Ellin recognized the following graduating CAP students nominated by faculty members for their outstanding work.

Rending of Safe Outdoor Spaces dwelling units.

Freedom by Design Student Chapter Designs Shelters for Safe Outdoor Spaces

In 2020, the Denver City Council approved a measure to allow sanctioned campsites for those experiencing homelessness to be established within the city limits.

Don Johnson on worksite with students and faculty.

Don Johnson Awarded Honorary Degree by the University of Colorado Board of Regents

On March 17, the University of Colorado Board of Regents announced the selection of recipients of Honorary Degrees, Distinguished Service Awards, and University Medals for 2022.

Architect-ing Podcast Fosters Community of Colorado Design Professionals

Adam Wagoner, CAP Instructor, architect, and co-founder of Vessel Office of Architecture, created the podcast platform Architect-ing to provide an opportunity for Colorado design professionals to share stories and connect.

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A Conversation with Dominic Weilminster (M.ARCH ’09)

We sat down with Dominic Weilminster, distinguished alumnus and current member of the College of Architecture and Planning’s Advisory Board. As Denver Practice Leader and US West Design Director for Stantec, his work spans the globe and ranges from single buildings to city-size master planning for clients including Denver Zoo, Google, US Air Force Academy, and CU Denver.

A Conversation with Chandi Aldena (MLA ’13)

In our Alumni Spotlights we profile distinguished graduates of the College of Architecture and Planning (CAP). We sat down with Chandi Aldena (MLA, 2013), whose story begins in Denver where she spent her childhood at Denver City Park.

Harsh Parikh standing against a glass wall

A Conversation with: Harsh Parikh (MArch ’95)

I was born in India. My general aptitude for analytics and graphics drew me towards an education in architecture and my college days were some of the most intellectually rewarding times of my life. Upon graduating with a B.Arch degree, I had a deep desire to continue my education and broaden my horizons, which led me to pursue further education in the United States.

Student Q+A: Jazmyn Dennard (MArch ‘22)

Hometown: Thornton, CO Undergraduate School and Major: Colorado State University, Bachelors of Science Interior Design Program: Masters of Architecture program at CAP In our Student Q+A’s we profile the students of the University of Colorado Denver’s College of Architecture & Planning (CAP).

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9News
Neighborhood coalition uses trust to buy up land and keep people from being priced out of their community

May 25, 2022

Jeremy Nemeth is a professor of Urban and Regional Planning at CU Denver, focusing on topics like gentrification. He

CBS4 Denver
With New Ownership On The Horizon, Broncos Aim To Beef Up Stadium Experience

April 30, 2022

According to Jeremy Németh, a professor of urban and regional planning at University of Colorado Denver, the eventual

CBS4 Denver
With New Ownership On The Horizon, Broncos Aim To Beef Up Stadium Experience

April 30, 2022

According to Jeremy Németh, a professor of urban and regional planning at University of Colorado Denver, the eventual

The Denverite
Smiley’s demolition meant Denver lost an Art Deco building. But here are eight more examples of the rare architectural style in the city!

April 14, 2022

Smiley’s demolition meant the city had one less example of a relatively rare architectural style in Denver: Art

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Colorado Building Workshop Students Build Safe, Eco-Friendly Shelter for Environmental Researchers in Antarctica

June 14, 2022

At a public exhibition June 7, CU Denver’s College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) celebrated completion of Phase I of its Colorado Building Workshop two-year design-build project referred to by its Antarctica field camp name Cape Shirreff.

CU Denver Student Malaak Madhoun Envisions Building a Sustainable Future and Becoming the Change

May 10, 2022

Born in December 2000, CU Denver Architecture Student Malaak Madhoun does not remember the persecution her parents endured as Palestinian-Lebanese immigrants in the months following 9/11.

Molly Rose Merkert standing with her project.

Student Q+A: Molly Rose Merkert (M.Arch)

March 24, 2022

Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO Undergraduate School and Major: Colorado College, Astrophysics Program: 6-track Master of Architecture Program at CAP In our Student Q+As, we profile the students of the University of Colorado Denver’s College of Architecture & Planning (CAP).