Special Report: Field Trip to UVA School of Architecture

Today in Beth Mitchell's morning class for 9-11 campers, the group took a walking field trip to Campbell Hall, the School of Architecture at UVA.

The highlight of the tour was an introduction to the school from WG Clark, chairman of Architecture at UVA. His recent addition to the building was groundbreaking in many ways, due to the stylistic differences from the rest of the facilities on Grounds. He was able to discuss the benefits of an architecture program, his design philosophy, and the methodology and materials used in creating his work.

The class was taken around to other points of interest, including the wood-working shop and laser-cutting studio. While much of the building is typically bustling with activity, the group was able to get an up-close look at the working space that architecture students will utilize during the school year.