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Think like an artist. Build like an architect.

At the Irwin Miller Architecture program, studio art isn't an elective; it's a core part of our hands-on philosophy.

With our NAAB-accredited degree, you'll develop a refined artistic practice that informs your architectural work and unlocks an array of different career opportunities.

Join a community of makers and thinkers.

We welcome students with diverse backgrounds who want to join a community of makers and thinkers.

Two-thirds of your coursework happen in studio, where you'll test ideas and discover your creative voice. Making isn't just how you communicate here. It's how you think. We welcome diverse backgrounds: architecture, art, design, or any creative field.

Exterior view of the famous Miller House in Columbus, with a pink flowering tree in the foreground.

You'll be part of a small, close-knit cohort where you'll:

Work side-by-side with faculty who know your name -- and care about your growth.
Engage in deep critiques where your ideas drive conversation.
Build real projects--for local partners--that make a difference.
Develop a voice that's authentically yours.
From day one, your ideas will take shape within a culture of making.

As a graduate of the Miller M. Arch program, you will be able to:

Respond dynamically to the changing demands of architecture
Be a creative thinker, problem solver, and innovator
Incorporate coalition building and community engagement into design practice
Understand the dynamic relationships between architecture and art, the city, and the world

See the curriculum

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Draw the streets + spaces of the world

Through the Nomadic Studio, students analyze the architecture, strada, piazza, and art of major cities around the world by drawing urban landscapes, plans, and sections with proportional measurement in sketchbooks. This practice teaches the art of visual structure and composition, and embeds the ideas, concepts, and perceptions that fuel a designer’s imagination.

Learn more about the Nomadic Studio