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Honored for service, M. Arch students create installations for Diversity Gala
Partnering in the community
M. Arch student installations provided dynamic photo backdrops for Su Casa's Diversity Gala at the Columbus Commons on Nov. 15, at which the Miller program was honored with the 2024 Volunteer of the Year award. Su Casa supports Columbus' Latino community.
View the designsMedia intersect in "Paths Cross," on view through Dec. 6
Miller Lecture and Exhibition Series
T. Kelly Wilson, Gary Rohrbacher, and Anne Filson's collaborative exhibition “Paths Cross" is a linked body of paintings and CNC-machined bas-relief panels that employ distinct materials and production to explore shared formal and spatial themes. The show remains on view through Dec. 6.
Join us at The Republic BuildingIU's Miller Architecture Program earns national accreditation
A major milestone
In May 2024, IU's J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program in the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design was recognized with accreditation by the National Architectural Accrediting Board, making the program one of only three NAAB-accredited architecture degrees in the state.
Learn about the degreeFive M. Arch students receive IAF scholarships
Sustainable and community-engaged projects
Eskenazi School Miller M. Arch students took five of the nine scholarships awarded March 25 by the Indiana Architecture Foundation. The award winners submitted portfolios showcasing their work in sustainable and community-engaged design, among other concerns.
Meet our talented studentsHow a tiny midwestern town became a mecca for modern architecture
Architectural origin story
Columbus, Ind.'s reputation among architects took off in the 1950s, when its largest employer, engine manufacturer Cummins, began covering architecture fees for new modernist public schools. A new book showcases the modernist mecca, home to the Miller M. Arch program.
Explore ColumbusLinking art and architecture
The J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program is uniquely based on twin studio experiences of architectural design and studio art. Cross-pollination of these allied disciplines creates fertile ground for the development of the imagination. Our multi-disciplinary curriculum will embolden you to pursue innovation at the intersection of art and architecture.
Columbus is our campus
Our program is housed within the nationally landmarked Republic Building, which is one of over eighty significant works of architecture in the city of Columbus. This extraordinary urban environment has been forged through collaborative community partnerships and a unique stakeholder engagement process that underpins our educational mission. You will explore, study, and live in this extended campus of architectural ideas.
Nomadic Studio
The streets become your classroom through comparative study of international cities, where students travel to conduct independent research across a series of dense and culturally rich environments. This studio focuses on the connections between urban form, architecture, and art, with an emphasis on self-discovery and engagement of global issues. You will partner with leading artists and designers across the globe to immerse yourself in their unique cultures.
Become one of the first graduates of the Miller M.Arch program at IU
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Admissions & Visits
To learn more about admissions and/or to schedule a visit, contact: eskenaziadmissions@iu.edu
General Information
J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program
333 Second Street,
Columbus IN 47201
812-375-7550
soadarch@iu.edu