J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program: Indiana University Bloomington

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Toward sustainability in building materials

Revolutionizing our approach to material responsibility

Taking place March 27-29, AMT2025 (Architectural Material Technologies Commons) convenes experts in sustainable building practices and regenerative materials to forge an approach to architecture and design that respects the environment, honors cultural heritage, and empowers practitioners.

Marlon + Meryati Blackwell: Radical Practice

Miller Lecture/Exhibition Series

Marlon + Meryati Blackwell share their architecture and design process and introduce their new monograph, “Radical Practice: The Work of Marlon Blackwell Architects,” Thu, Mar 27 at 6:30 at The Republic Building. A show of their work opens at the Columbus Area Visitors Center Fri, Mar 28.

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M. Arch students serve Columbus

Building a bus shelter, and community

Looking for a way to work in service of the Columbus community and enter into the city's design tradition, M. Arch students in Senior Lecturer Lucas Brown's Design-Build Studio engaged with residents and partnered with industry and local government to develop designs for a bus shelter at NexusPark.

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IU'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.

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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.

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How 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.

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Five 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 students

Through the exploration of art and architecture, our program empowers individuals to discover their creative voice and become community-minded, globally-engaged artists and designers.

Linking 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.

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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.

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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.

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