PCC Architecture Students to Participate in “2x8” Exhibition at A+D Museum

Gabriella Colemanares and Paul Tuason, Pasadena City College architecture students, have been selected to participate in “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 exhibition will open on May 7 at 7 p.m. at the A+D Museum in Los Angeles.

            “About 10 years ago, the AIA came up with the idea for the “2x8” scholarship exhibition to link emerging talent into the professional world,” explained Coleman Griffith, PCC Architecture Department coordinator. “In recognition of the contribution and success of the PCC Architecture Department to architectural education and the profession, the AIA invited our program as the first community college program in California to be part of this prestigious event in 2003.”

            Former PCC student Cody Glen won first place at last year’s “2x8” event. During the 2009 competition, PCC student Erick Rodriquez 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.