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Jagged rooflines and bold geometries have put Cannady Hall, the Rice School of Architecture’s newest building, in the pages of Dezeen. Designed by Zurich-based firm Karamuk Kuo, the addition expands the school’s facilities with dynamic spaces for teaching, exhibitions, and public engagement.

The article underscores how Cannady Hall responds to both the pedagogical ambitions of the school and the architectural character of Rice’s historic campus. Flexible studios, exhibition halls, and gathering areas reflect a design intent that is as forward-looking as it is deeply rooted in the school’s mission: advancing architectural discourse, building community, and cultivating planetary awareness.

As Rice prepares to welcome students into Cannady Hall, the building signals a bold new chapter for architectural education in Houston and beyond.

Read the full story in Dezeen here.

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