Atelier 2024 | April 1-5

Atelier April 1-5, 2023.

Join us this Spring as we open our doors to the community in celebration of the people, ideas and values that drive us at the School of Architecture and Planning. Atelier 2024 continues a cherished tradition of the School that dates back more than 30 years.

Featured Events

Monday, April 1

Hayes Hall clock tower.

Kickoff Ceremony
12 p.m.
Crosby Hall Lobby

Students, faculty and  staff: please join us for pizza and a School-wide group photo in front of Crosby Hall.

Tuesday, April 2

Pecha Kucha night.

Pecha Kucha Night
5:30 - 8 p.m.
403 Hayes Hall

For those who don't know, Pecha Kucha is a presentation style invented by architects to streamline project discussions and get straight to the point. In this year's version, participants will present 20 slides, with 20 seconds allocated per slide. These presentations are not strictly school-related; they can cover serious and educational topics or be lighthearted and amusing, as long as they are appropriate.

Wednesday, April 3

Students and parents admiring student models showcased in Hayes Hall's Atrium during the 2023 Open Studio event.

Open Studio
5 - 8 p.m.
Remarks at 5:30 p.m.
Parker; Hayes Hall and Crosby Hall

A spirited School-wide exhibition and reception that opens our learning spaces to the community and puts the work of our students and faculty on full display. Join us as we celebrate the vibrant intellectual life of our School.

Open to all!

Thursday, April 4

Dodgeball tournament.

Dodgeball Tournament
5:30 - 8 p.m.
Clark Gym, UB South Campus

Teams of students, faculty, staff and 🎓#UBAlumni compete for bragging rights. Register your team of six by Friday, March 22nd.

Friday, April 5

Group of guests smiling and posing for a photo in the Admiral Room, illuminated with soft pink lights in 2023.
Solar eclipse, Sun. Free for use.

Beaux-Arts Ball
6 - 10 p.m.
The Admiral Room at the Marin
237 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203

A celebrated student-led tradition reinstated. Students, faculty, staff and  ðŸŽ“#UBAlumni come together for an evening of dancing and costumery.

The students have voted. This year's theme is Eclipse! Channel your inner-celestial looks for this semi-formal event!

Co-sponsored by UB's Office of Alumni Engagement!

2024 Atelier Poster

Published April 1, 2024