CBU architecture students display their creative works
Riverside, Calif. (April 30, 2019) – The College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design at California Baptist University hosted its annual open house, displaying projects of more than 70 architecture students. The evening also featured an award ceremony that recognized excellence in the students’ work.
Andriani Sugianto, an architecture junior, won the Faculty Award for Highest Performance Second Year for her site analysis diagram project she worked on in her Design Studio II course.
Sugianto said the diagram, of a fictitious poetry foundation in downtown Riverside, was a semester-long endeavor. Sugianto implemented several unique designs into her site plan including a café, a public collection space, a library and a performance area.
“I worked really hard and in the end it paid off,” Sugianto said.
Keelan Kaiser, architecture program director, said the award ceremony is meant to recognize students for their academic performance and their academic improvement.
“Some students are going to get awards, but this is also a time of fellowship. Supporting each other and cheering each other on,” Kaiser said. “Winning awards is part of academic education and architectural advancement. To be competitive and be recognized for their good work is an important part of their practice and developing one’s practice of architecture.”
Jacob Gonzalez, an architecture sophomore, also worked on the poetry foundation project. In his project, he focused on providing separate spaces within the building for both public and private audiences.
“I gained experience in studying the area and seeing how lighting worked in certain areas in the day and night, which was great because in future projects I can use more natural lighting rather than artificial,” Gonzalez said.
William Hunnel, an architecture graduate candidate, was recognized at the awards ceremony for completing his degree.
“During my time at CBU, I learned a lot about design, life and how you interact with people,” Hunnel said.
Second Annual CBU Architecture Awards:
University Program Award in Architecture
Ashley Palaiyan
Highest Academic Honors
Wesley Yngsdal
Daniel Keinert
Outstanding Leadership Award
Joshua Greene
Jack Gonzalez
Outstanding Academic and Service Award
Kaylan Cummins
Researcher Excellence Award
Jacob Slagil
Directors Award of Professional Promise
Diego Corona
Dean’s Award for Leadership and Engagement
Alex Gordon
Faculty Award for Highest Academic Performance First Year
Keiren Wright
Faculty Award for Most Improved Performance First Year
Ariadne Zepeda
Kate Reyes
Liana Campa
Faculty Award for Highest Academic Performance Second Year
Adriani Sugianto
Faculty Award for Most Improved Performance Second Year
Aaron Gamez
James Brisco
Faculty Award for Highest Academic Performance Third Year
Abigayle Ashby
Faculty Award for Most Improved Performance Third Year
Jacob Arellano
Amy Espino
Faculty Award for Highest Academic Performance Fourth Year
Daniel Keinert
Faculty Award for Most Improved Performance Fourth Year
Paul Reyes
Faculty for Highest Academic Performance Fifth Year
Wesley Yngsdal
Faculty Award for Most Improved Performance Fifth Year
Ashley Palaiyan
Students Completing a Bachelor’s Degree and Moving Directly into Practice:
William Hunnel
Christopher Peterson