More than 100 GCA students and faculty from the Interior Design, Construction Science and Architecture programs visited the offices of Merriman Anderson Architects and Balfour Beatty for a field trip to Dallas last Friday, February 1st. The field trip included a firm tour, project presentations, and lunch hosted by Merriman Anderson. With Balfour Beatty, students received tours of the Epic Office and Pittman Hotel project sites. In addition, students participated in a scavenger hunt, visiting various Merriman Anderson projects around Dallas.
Students visiting Merriman Anderson.
Students visiting Merriman Anderson.
Students on a Balfour Beatty site.
Students on a scavenger hunt in Dallas.
Many thanks to Merriman Anderson and Balfour Beatty for your hospitality and support for our students!
During the Spring 2026 semester, students in Interior Design Studio IV and Graduate Studio IV gained hands-on experience in educational facility design through a semester-long partnership with MA+ Architecture.
The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture congratulates Dr. Tammy McCuen, Robert E. Busch Professor of Construction Science, on beginning her term as president of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC), an international organization dedicated to advancing construction education through teaching, research and service.
Following years of contributions to the College’s research and strategic initiatives, Gibbs College shares that Associate Dean for Research and External Engagement Angela M. Person, PhD, will step down from her position at Gibbs College as she moves to Tucson with her family, effective June 30, 2026.
