PCC Architecture Student Places Second at Prestigious “2x8” Exhibition

 Gabriella Colmenares, Pasadena City College architecture student, placed second at this past weekend’s “2x8,” an annual exhibition sponsored by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) that showcases exemplary student work from architecture and design institutions throughout California.

The AIA jurors selected Colmenares’ project, “Places of Performance Los Angeles Grand Central Market,” from 22 entries by Los Angeles-area undergraduate and graduate architecture students. Competing programs included Woodbury, SCI-Arc, USC, UCLA, Art Center, Cal State Long Beach, and Cal Poly Pomona. The “2x8” exhibition was held at the A&D Museum in Los Angeles.

            “The students’ design work is judged by a noteworthy panel of architects and designers,” said Coleman Griffith, PCC Architecture Department coordinator. “This year’s esteemed jury included Zoltan Pali, Michael Folonis, and Sam Lubell.”

            Former PCC student Cody Glen won first place at last year’s “2x8” event. During the 2009 competition, PCC student Erick Rodriguez won second place overall.  The 2x8 exhibitions have raised close to $100,000 in scholarship funds to support California design students.

            For more information, please contact Griffith at (626) 585-7370.