XPO 2025 FINAL PROJECTS REVIEWS & EXHIBITION
See Final Projects by graduating students in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Heritage Conservation, & Building Science.
USC School of Architecture
We shape visionary architects and designers through a rigorous, interdisciplinary education.
Situated in the dynamic urban fabric of Los Angeles, we offer an interdisciplinary, innovative environment where students engage with world-renowned faculty and industry leaders. Our commitment to sustainability and equity equips graduates to transform the built environment, impacting communities locally and globally.
Our PROGRAMS
Our interdisciplinary education fosters innovation and social responsibility through hands-on learning, multidisciplinary studies, and real-world projects. Students gain the skills to lead and transform the built environment.
Latest NEWS
7/18/2025BUILDING SCIENCE ALUM BARBARA AGUIRRE ON CORE SKILLS FOR FUTURE SUSTAINABILTY PIONEERS
“The integration of mechanical engineering with architecture has been essential in achieving technical and sustainability objectives across my projects at AC Martin. USC’s interdisciplinary approach allowed me to attain both a Master of Building Science and a Master of Architecture, furthering my comprehension of how building science intricately influences architectural design and vice versa.”Barbara Aguirre graduated from USC School of Architecture’s Masters of Architecture and MS in Building Science program and is currently working at ACMartin as a Designer. Her unique background in mechanical engineering, combined with her dual Master’s degree, allows her to bring a fascinating perspective to anything...
6/30/2025CLASS OF ’25 SPOTLIGHT ON JUSTIN BEST
Justin Best ’25 recently graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Architecture from USC, earning the Tau Sigma Delta Medal for Distinction in Design in the field of Architecture and the...
6/24/2025USC Capital Campus hosts inaugural D.C. Climate Week Nature Day
Originally posted on USC NewsUSC Deans and Faculty Share Climate Research and Insights at USC Capital CampusThe inaugural D.C. Climate Week’s Nature Day brought more than 200 attendees from across government, academia, philanthropy...
6/19/2025LA DESIGN FESTIVAL ON DESIGN FUTURISM
This year’s LA Design Festival, themed “Design Futurism,” will take place citywide from June 26–29, and features events, exhibitions, and talks by several USC Architecture faculty, students, and alumni.👉 View the complete...
6/06/2025CLASS OF ’25 SPOTLIGHT ON RONGKUN LU
“The most valuable experience for me in this program has been meeting people. They have supported me, challenged me, and helped me grow.”Rongkun Lu '25 grew up surrounded by greenery and design,...
Upcoming EVENTS
Past Events
6/28/2025
LADF - Los Angeles Design Festival
6/27/2025Los Angeles Design Festival: Design Futurism
6/26/2025The Money Train: the Last Mile from Track to Table
6/05/2025Free Self Guided Architectural Trail Map - Historic Houses, Timeless Teachings: Leo Marmol’s Journey Through Restoration
6/03/202564th USC Architectural Guild Awards Celebrate LA’s Past, Present and Future
5/24/2025FORT: LA Presents Architecture Uncorked! Historic Homes, Hot Topics and Worldly Wine FORT: LA Presents Architecture Uncorked! Historic Homes, Hot Topics and Worldly Wine
Vibrant LIVES
Beyond design studios and other classes, there is much going on at the School, including student events, lectures, exhibitions, global travel opportunities and workshops. The School is a constant hive of activity and invention, and the closely knit architecture community progresses our ideals into the future built environment.
” When I chose Heritage Conservation at USC, I knew I wanted to continue studying the built environment in a way that highlights the importance of existing structures and the people who use and love them. “
— Sam Malnati ‘25
” I appreciated being gently pushed into making contacts through USC’s unmatched professional network. Architecture has opened up possibilities rather than narrowed them. “
— David Wright ‘25
” I have loved being a part of the immersive studio culture at USC; I find the conversations I’ve had in these spaces insightful, inspiring, and special. It’s so important to stay inspired by seeing other ways of making and thinking. ”
— Jack Somers ‘25
” USC’s faculty, and urban proximity allowed me to truly discover the city I grew up in through the sense of the built environment and sparked a love for design that has only gotten stronger every year. ”
— Justin Kaczender ‘25
” I chose USC Architecture because of its unique location—close to the ocean, forests, and deserts which gave me the chance to explore many kinds of landscapes. With the support and encouragement of my professors, I spent time traveling and observing these environments. Those experiences deepened my curiosity about the relationship between nature and architecture.”
— Ellykira Chai ‘25
See Our PROJECTS
Discover student and faculty work that showcases our rigorous thinking process, creativity, and commitment to social responsibility. Be inspired by how we approach and solve complex architectural challenges.
Quick FACTS
STUDENTS
630
Full-time Students | 29 countries | 34 US States
27%
Of students are first generation
76%
Receive scholarships or financial aid
FACULTY
123
Faculty
6:1
Student to faculty ratio
+$1m
In research grants awarded to faculty in 2023/24
ALUMNI
6,632
Alumni living in 49 countries & the US
30
Alumni & Guild Events throughout the year
USC ARCHITECTURAL GUILD & PROFESSIONALS
67
Firms participated in our Spring Firm Fair
48%
Of students found a job through the Architecture Trojan Network
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