UTSA Center for Cultural Sustainability announces Amanda Phelps as the
2015 Thesis Award winner
Share this Story(May 5, 2015) - The UTSA Center for Cultural Sustainability (CCS), housed in the College of Architecture, Construction and Planning (CACP), announces Amanda Phelps as the winner of the 2015 Thesis Award.
Phelps’ project, “Enlightened Urbanism,” was chosen by a jury of faculty and professional colleagues. Jurors noted her in-depth exploration of urban reuse, including historical perspective, contemporary conditions, and financial feasibility; and applauded the exploration of the role of the architect in urban redevelopment.
“Congratulations to Amanda for a project that includes the analysis and design thinking essential for the type of real estate development we need in San Antonio. Her work shows where we must focus our attention for the City to maximize its economic and cultural potential,” said CCS Director William Dupont, FAIA, and San Antonio Conservation Society Endowed professor.
Graduating with Master's of Architecture degree and a Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation, Phelps appreciates the additional CCS honor.
"I came to UTSA unsure if I would pursue the Certificate in Historic Preservation in addition to the Masters of Architecture, but the coursework and professors have really enriched my experience at UTSA,” said Phelps. “During the past two years, I've discovered and developed my passion for the specialized field within the practice of architecture."
This is the second Master’s degree for Phelps. Originally from Colorado and Utah, she earned a MA in Interior Architecture and Product Design from Kansas State University before moving to San Antonio and working for Slay Architecture. “I feel like I’ve made life-long connections with the people and buildings within this city,” said Phelps.
“I also want to commend the other applicants,” said Dupont. “All of the submissions thoughtfully incorporated cultural sustainability in their designs, and I know each will have fulfilling careers in architecture, planning, construction or their chosen fields.”
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Republished with permission from the UTSA Center for Cultursal Sustainability. Read the original article.
About the CCSThe Center for Cultural Sustainability (CCS) explores the continuity of the cultural systems of human existence and the common identities of heritage that bind people to places. It provides academic research and services to benefit communities, completes large-scale research projects, provides research and educational opportunities for graduate students, and convenes leaders in the field for dialogue on global practices concerning sustainable development and construction. The CCS is a research center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and is housed within the College of Architecture, Construction and Planning.
About the Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation is a process of design for continuity and the management of change within an existing historic context. The Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation offers specialized education in historic preservation design, technology, planning and management through graduate level courses.
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