Architecture student Collin Abdallah’s submission to the international Young Architects Competitions’ “Pinocchio Children’s Library” challenge was recently listed among the finalists. The competition asked participants to design “the first and largest children’s library inspired by the fairy tale of Pinocchio.” Congratulations, Collin!
For more about Young Architects Competitions, visit their website!
Featured image: Abdullah’s design for the Pinocchio Children’s Library.
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.
