Telesis, the Gibbs College of Architecture’s award-winning student journal, is releasing its third edition in Spring 2022. This edition, “Isolation,” serves as a platform to discuss the systemic change required – at both the infrastructural and social level – to dismantle the equally systemic injustice and inequality.
“Isolation” explores how design can influence one’s sense of belonging, a question Telesis will continue to explore in forthcoming editions. Topics such as incarceration, discrimination, and disaster displacement were areas of focus in contributors’ investigations regarding how design can be used to improve conditions for isolated individuals.
A spread from "Isolation."
According to the publication, “Isolation as otherness is a lens through which we understand our obligation to tear out the roots of structures of prejudice and injustice. It lays bare the systems and institutions whose foundations need not be salvaged as they were built on the sands of division, oppression, and supremacy. It asks not only that we reconcile where we have been, but more importantly that we have the courage to imagine where we must go next.”
This edition of Telesis was coordinated by instructor Evan Sack, with support from Prof. Marjorie Callahan, Dr. Angela Person, and Ben Decuyper.
A spread from "Isolation."
Produced by students, Telesis has been recognized by national awards and grants for its exceptional quality. During its first year, the journal was awarded the Douglas Haskell Award for Student Journals. Benjamin Prosky, Assoc. AIA, and executive director of the Center for Architecture said, “The jury was particularly impressed with the fresh and relevant content included and the beautifully printed and created journal.” This fall, the journal was awarded a grant from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in Fine Art which will assist with the publication of the next issues, “Habitation” and “Adaptive Practice.”
Students on the Telesis team enroll in an architecture course which allows them to work on the team long-term as well as develop skills in programs like Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Students interested in working on Telesis can enroll in ARCH 4970/5970 for the Fall 2022 semester or contact faculty advisor Dr. Angela Person (a@ou.edu).
Flip through Telesis "Isolation" below!
To purchase this and past issues of Telesis as well as view PDFs for all issues of Telesis, visit the Telesis Student Journal page.
A team of Construction Science and Architecture students from the Gibbs College of Architecture made their mark on the national stage this week, earning third place out of 37 universities competing at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition, held during the International Builders' Show in Orlando, February 16-18, 2026.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has elevated Gary Armbruster, FAIA, ALEP to its prestigious College of Fellows—AIA’s highest membership honor—for his exceptional work and sustained contributions to architecture and society. Fellowship recognizes architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant impact at a national level. Members elevated to this distinction carry the FAIA designation after their name.
Students from the Spring 2026 Graduate 4 Architecture Design Studio, led by Professor Amy Leveno, exhibited their work at the School of Visual Arts. The exhibition, titled Reimagining the OU School of Visual Arts, featured drawings, models, and animations developed throughout the semester's studio project. The show was hosted in The Spotlight, a creative gallery space located on the first floor of the Fred Jones Art Center, and ran from January 20–30, 2026.
