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MADE BY DESIGN

 

You were made to create

Have you ever noticed how intentional God was in ? First He made a place, then filled it with life. The most precious creation He made by hand. He included a palace in time - the Sabbath - so that we can enjoy it all with Him. Then He blessed us with the creative privilege of filling the earth with care.

What will you fill it with?

Below is our vision for design education. To see students designs, view the degree galleries.

 
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DRAW BY HAND

Analog is the new digital in this age of . We see hand drawing as a way of thinking through real problems. Employers and .

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BUILD BY HAND

Makerspaces are popping up in creative districts everywhere. We recall the to pursue manual training. Let’s design, build, and learn in our workshop.

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physical Modeling

Architects and interior designers must think in three dimensions. We celebrate the tactile, to convey tangible form, space, and structure.

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digital modeling

Today’s industry and building complexity demand the use of computers. We believe in intentional to enhance learning and prepare careers.

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intentionality

Intentional making requires care, skill, and time before you even design. We specialize in deep, context-aware pre-design that sets you up for success.

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wellness & worship

We were designed for rest with each other and our Maker. We are the only school of architecture in the nation that rests on Sabbath and at night. There is more to life than architecture and interior design.

The depth of analysis conducted for the projects in each of the courses...displayed students’ exceptional ability to conduct in-depth research on the culture and context of the site location, assessing key needs by the community and the many stakeholders impacted by the potential project (real or hypothetical).