Best of CASE District VII Award
 

Institution: California Polytechnic State University

Title of entry: Design Village

About this entry: Cal Poly is known for Learn by Doing experiences led by undergraduate students unrivaled by most other universities. When Design Village, one of the Architecture Program’s signature events, was making a comeback after the pandemic, University Communications and Marketing created well-rounded content. The event challenges first- and second-year students to design, construct, transport and live in a sustainable structure for 48 hours. Our storytelling spanned multiple publications and platforms to illustrate the event’s 50-year history, today’s most clever innovations, and the personal impact of the experience on budding architects.