Officially
recognized in 1997 after nearly a decade of being taught at the School,
the Furniture Design Concentration exposes architecture students to an
ethic in craft. It trains them to think three-dimensionally while designing
two-dimensionally. Available to students starting their fourth year of
studies, the Concentration allows students a unique opportunity to study
furniture design in an architectural context.
The two-year program consists of four furniture studio classes and one additional class that explores the history of design. Carving is also offered. Like the School's overall focus, these courses expose students to Classical and traditional architectural detail and ornament.
Fully equipped with an assortment of both power and hand tools, students are required to construct furniture of original design maintaining a high level of craftsmanship. In the Bond Hall woodshop, students gain valuable knowledge in the properties of materials, process, three-dimensional design and the importance of craftsmanship.
View the Bachelor of Architecture Curriculum with Furniture Concentration (total of 163 credit hours)
View examples of student work from the Furniture Design Concentration
