The Cal Poly Pomona College of Environmental Design (CENV) is a college part of the

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona, CPP, or Cal Poly"Cal Poly" may also refer to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo. See the '' name'' section of this article for more info ...

(Cal Poly Pomona). The college houses over 1,600 students; making it one of largest

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programs in the United States. The college offers bachelor's degrees in five departments, as well as three master's degree programs. It offers a Master of Interior Architecture, professional degree (M. INT. ARCH.) in collaboration with the

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(UCLA). The Cal Poly Pomona College of Environmental Design is the only academic unit within the

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system to be associated with a

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laureate (often referred to as "The Nobel Prize in Architecture").

History

The design and planning programs at Cal Poly Pomona evolved from the undergraduate landscape architecture program that originally was part of the School of Agriculture. After approval of the creation of a new School of Environmental Design, the landscape and urban planning programs moved into their current building in January 1971. The Department of Urban Planning was created and soon after a Department of Architecture. Department of Urban Planning was renamed "Department of Urban and Regional Planning" in 1983 to reflect an expanded program. The School was renamed the "College of Environmental Design" in 1988. The Department of Art was transferred to Environmental Design from the College of Arts in 1992. In 1978, the College was briefly led by

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, founder of the

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and given credit for coining the term "

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In the summer of 2009 the university hired former Los Angeles City Councilman and member of the Planning Commission Michael Woo to serve as Dean of the college. The college is housed in several buildings around campus including Building 7, designed by modernist architect

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, Building 13, and the Interim Design Center, a design studio building at the east end of the campus. Current plans are for a new Architecture Building adjacent to the Interim Design Center.

Admissions

Rankings

Academic programs and departments

Architecture

The Department of Architecture is a member of the

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. Two programs are accredited by the

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. The undergraduate program was ranked 16th nationally in the 2014 edition of "America's Best Architecture & Design Schools" published by the journal ''DesignIntelligence'' and was in the top 20 in the 2011 survey. In 2009, the program was named one of three schools in the nation that excel in

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by Arch Ed 2009 published by Architecture (magazine). The program has been " impacted" since its inception over 40 years ago, with many more students applying than can be accommodated. In 2002 the department admitted 15 percent of undergraduate applicants making it the 5th most selective Bachelor of Architecture program in the country. By 2007 the department's acceptance rate was down to 9 percent, or 225 out of 2,551 applicants, of which 100 enrolled. Due to the design studio based structure of the program, the student to faculty ratio is a relatively low 17 to 1.Cal Poly Pomona Student to Faculty Ratio, Falls 2005-2008
/ref> Prior to graduation students are required to complete a 500-hour internship under NCARB. Notable and influential 20th-century architects that have taught at the department include

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Thom Mayne Thom Mayne (born January 19, 1944) is an American architect. He is based in Los Angeles. In 1972, Mayne helped found the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), where he is a trustee and the coordinator of the Design of Cities p ...

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and

Ray Kappe Ray Kappe (August 4, 1927 – November 21, 2019) was an American architect and educator. In 1972, he resigned his position as Founding Chair of the Department of Architecture at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and along with a gro ...

,Residential Architect, Tuesday, June 1st, 2004
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founded the program in 1968. After a falling out with university administrators, a group went on to form the Southern California Institute of Architecture in 1972. Past faculty include: Aaron Betsky, Michael Folonis, Hsin Ming Fung, Margaret Griffin. Current Cal Poly Pomona tenured and tenure track Architecture faculty are: George Proctor (Chair), Sarah Lorenzen, Kip Dickson (Grad Coordinator), Robert Alexander, Lauren Bricker, Michael Fox, Luis Hoyos, Pablo La Roche, Juintow Lin, Alexander Ortenberg, Irma Ramirez, Axel Schmitzberger, Marc Schulitz, Katrin Terstegen, and Hofu Wu.

Architecture Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate demographics

Student - faculty ratio

Art: Art History, Visual Communication Design, Studio Art

The Department of Art is the only Department within the College of Environmental Design that offers degrees in two different disciplines, Art History, and Visual Communication Design, as well as two minors, Art History, and Studio Arts. The first 4 year degree to be offered by the Department was a BA in Art with an Option in Fine Art, a BA in Art with an Option in Graphic Design, both in 1988. In 1999 a BA in Art with an Option in Art History was offered, later changed to a BA in Art History in 2012. In 2004, the BA graphic design transitioned to a BFA in graphic Design, and then in 2015 transitioned to a BFA in Visual Communication Design. In 2012, the University closed the BA in Art with an Option in Fine Art. As of January, 2022, the Department of Art has 579 majors, between the disciplines, making Visual Communication Design, the largest 4 year degree in the College of Environmental Design, with 600 majors. Building 13 Print Lab

Student demographics As of January, 2022, the Department of Art has 600 majors. Of those majors, 283 are Hispanic/Latino (any race), 177 are Asian, 60 are White Only, 26 are Two or More Races, 15 are Black/African American, 2 are Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and 2 are American Indian/ Alaskan Native. Department of Art, Art History, Visual Communication Design Faculty The Department Chair is Associate Professor Anthony Acock, MFA (2019–present), preceded by Associate Professor Melissa Flicker, MFA (2018-2019) preceded by Professor Kampf, MFA (2013-2017), preceded by Professor Dr. Chari Pradel, PhD (2015), preceded by Professor Sarah Meyer, MFA (2011-2015) preceded by Professor Babette Mayor, MFA (2000-2011), preceded by Maren Henderson (1991-2000) preceded by Charles Fredrick (1989-1990) preceded by Joe Hannibal (1980-1985) preceded by Yoram Makow (1985-1989) preceded by Diane Divelbess, preceded by Karly Winchell, and preceded by the first Department Chair, Professor Emeritus Walter Glaser. As of August, 2020, the Department of Art full-time, and tenure track faculty include: Associate Professor, Chair, Anthony Acock, MFA, Professor David Hylton, MFA, Professor Ray Kampf, MFA, Professor Yachin Lee, MFA, Professor Emeritus Babette Mayor, MFA, Professor Sarah Meyer, MFA, Assistant Professor Kevin Moore, MFA, Professor Dr. Alison Pearlman, PhD, Professor Emeritus Dr. Chari Pradel, PhD, Associate Professor Melissa Flicker, MFA, Associate Professor Dr. Karlyn Griffith, PhD, Associate Professor Sooyun Im, MFA. The Department of Art has two office administrators, Ms. Patricia Martinez, Administrative Coordinator, and Ms. Lydia Martinez, Administrative Support Assistant. Former Administrative staff include; Lauren Corona, Marti Blick, Laura Rodriguez, and Vickie Morris. Visual Communication Design, BFA Art History, BA The Art History BA is the only 4 year Art History Degree in the California State University System. The Art History program at Cal Poly Pomona has two full time faculty members, Dr. Alison Pearlman, and Dr. Karlyn Griffith. ALC-Room-Bldg13

Landscape Architecture

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. The undergraduate and graduate program both ranked 10th nationally by ''DesignIntelligence'' 2014. The department's students won 5 out of 20 awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects student competition in 2008, more awards than Harvard and University of Pennsylvania. Longtime faculty member

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designed the George and Takaye Aratani Japanese Garden adjacent to the CLA building on campus. In 2005, the college awarded

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, a department graduate and

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richest persons in America, an honorary degree. Due to the design studio based structure of the program, the student to faculty ratio is a relatively low 16 to 1.

Urban and Regional Planning

The Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning is designed for students interested in working with the critical issues of social, environmental, and physical change in cities and regions. Student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. In 2008, the program was ranked 21st in the nation for Best Urban & Regional Planning graduate program amongst all private and public schools, according to Planetizen, an online publication for the urban planning, design and development community and 2nd best for programs without a Ph.D.

Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies

Located on within the Cal Poly Pomona University campus, the Center researches and demonstrates a wide array of regenerative strategies including low-energy architecture, energy production technology, water treatment, organic agriculture, ecological restoration and sustainable community development. Up to 20 students can choose to reside in one of two dormitories on site. The center offers a Minor in Regenerative Studies and a Master of Science degree in Regenerative Studies. The center became the first

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facility in the

system.

Special programs

- VDL House - The college maintains the house of renowned modernist architect

, whose wife left the house to the college to continue his legacy. The house serves as a laboratory for the study of historic preservation and sustainable design and has been used to host college guests and design studio presentations. *Office for International Studies - The college encourages students to participate in study abroad programs through the CSU International Programs in Italy, Denmark and Canada. In addition the college maintains direct exchange programs in architecture with the

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in Paris, France, the

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in Australia,

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in Japan, the

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in Greece,

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in Glasgow Scotland, Hochschule Biberach in Germany, and the

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and

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in Taiwan. An average of 60 to 80 students participate each year in the various programs. Under existing agreements, a number of foreign students also study each year at the College. *Resource Center - A resource library containing 25,000 books, periodicals, technical reports and a special collection of documents from the architectural offices of

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and

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. *W. Keith and Janet Kellogg Art Gallery - Located in building 35A, the gallery hosts contemporary art exhibits for the campus and greater Los Angeles community. The building was designed by architecture instructor

and its sculpture garden and entry gates were designed by Italian

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. *Neutra Medal for Professional Excellence - An annual award given in recognition of an individual's contribution to the environmental design profession. Past recipients include

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(1982),

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(1988),

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(1980),

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(1984), Bruce Schneider-Wessling (1985),

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(1986),

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(1992),

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(1993),

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(1994), Albert Frey (1996),

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(1998),

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, Francis Dean, Raymond Kappe,

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(1999),

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(2000), Jones and Jones (2007),

(2011), Tadao Ando (2012),

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(2014),

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(2015).,

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(2016), Guy Nordenson (2017),

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(2018). *Schrage House - In 2011, the college was pledged the Schrage House designed by renowned Mid-Century Modern architect

in the 1950s. The $3 million

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includes funding for the future maintenance of the home. *The Dale Prize - "The Dale Prize recognizes planning excellence, creates dialogue between scholars and practitioners, and enriches the education of planning students. Scholar and practitioner awardees demonstrate excellence in a common topic that is selected each year. Awardees spend two days on the campus, meeting with students and participating in a colloquium. The Dale Prize is made possible by an endowment provided by June Dale, wife of the late William R. Dale (Bill Dale)." *Link Magazine - A twice a year publication showcasing the accomplishments of students, faculty and alumni in the fields of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Art and Urban Planning.

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