College of Design
1940s
The Architecture Library opened as the first branch library with Grace Sims Dalton as the first librarian. This was part of Library Director Harlan Brown’s goal to eliminate autonomous departmental libraries in favor of centrally-controlled branch libraries. The Architecture Library was renamed the Harrye B. Lyons Design Library in 1968.
George Matsumoto, Japanese American architect, joined the faculty at the College of Design.
George Matsumoto, North Carolina State College professor of architectureThe School of Design was established with the Division of Architecture and Landscape Design incorporated into the curriculum. Henry Kamphoefner from the University of Oklahoma was the first dean of the school and served in the position until 1973.
Dean Henry L. Kamphoefner1950s
Eduardo Catalano (1917-2010) of Argentina came to NC State as head of the Department of Architecture in the College of Design. He stayed on the faculty until 1956. Catalano later taught at MIT and retired in 1995. His design achievements included construction of his own house in Raleigh (named House of the Decade by "House and Home" magazine in 1955), the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, and the Juilliard School of Music in New York City. In 2007, NC State ... More
Eduardo F. Catalano portraitA popular myth that there was a "high academic mortality rate" for School of Design students was debunked by the Technician. Of the 629 students enrolled in the School of Design, only 12 received flunking grades at a 2% mortality rate. This was much less than the rumored rate of 10%.
1960s
L. Franklin Bost graduated with a bachelor's degree in product design. He later became CEO of Spheringenics.
In 1968, North Carolina State University approved the Master of Landscape Architecture degree and replaced the five-year bachelor's degree with a four-year Bachelor in Environmental Design in Landscape Architecture degree.
1970s
Arthur Clement graduated with a bachelor's degree in architecture in the College of Design (formerly the School of Design).
Richard Curtis graduated with a bachelor's degree in product design. He later became managing editor for graphics and photography at USA Today.
Curt Fentress graduated with a bachelor's degree in architecture. His firm designed buildings such as as the Denver International Airport passenger terminal, Incheon International Airport in South Korea, Arraya Tower in Kuwait City, the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and Terminal 2 at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. He became a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.
The light mural (later known as the Color Wall) in D. H. Hill Jr. Library was displayed by this date, but not yet completed. The mural was created by Joe Cox, a faculty member in the School of Design.
Color Wall by Joe Cox, D.H. Hill Jr. LibraryHe served in the position until 1988 when he became Special Assistant to the Chancellor for the Development of Centennial Campus.
Claude McKinney portraitPhilip Freelon graduated with a bachelor's of environmental design in architecture degree. Signature buildings his firm designed include the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture in Charlotte, NC; the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro, NC; the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture in Baltimore, MD; and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on ... More
1980s
David Evans graduated with a bachelor's degree in environmental design. He later became Creative Director for National Geographic Film and Television and Senior Producer for the National Geographic Society.
Deborah Dalton portraitClaude E. McKinney left his post as dean of the School of Design and became the Special Assistant to the Chancellor for the Development of Centennial Campus.
The Center for Universal Design was founded by Ronald Mace. The Center was developed through a grant from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) as the Center for Accessible Housing with a mission to improve the quality and availability of housing for people with disabilities, including disabilities that result from aging.
1990s
J. Thomas Regan, Dean of the College of DesignVincent Haley earned a Master's degree in Industrial Design. During his time at NC State, Haley developed an accessibility tool and software for computer users with disabilities called the Access Power Pointer.
Graduate student Vincent L. Haley demonstrating his pointer device for computer accessibilityThe School of Design celebrated its 50 anniversary by hosting several events. The School also published Reflections and Actions: An Inspiration for the Future, A Summary History of the School of Design, NC State University. A print edition exists in the library.
2000s
The Art2Wear student-organized runway show debuted in 2001. The event presented fashion, costume and wearable sculpture created by the students of the College of Design and the College of Textiles at NC State. This annual event was organized and hosted by the Department of Art + Design in partnership with the College of Textiles to display examples of student work each spring.
The Prague Institute, which established a year-round study abroad destination for design students, opened in January of 2005. The institute's name was later changed to the NC State European Center in Prague.
Roger H. Clark completed the book started by Robert Burns titled School of Design: The Kamphoefner Years 1948-1973, Reflections and Recollections. A print edition exists in the library.
