Back in the Saddle Again

I am a critic for an Advanced Architectural Design Studio at North Dakota State University (NDSU) Department of Architecture Fall 09 after a six year hiatus. My section will develop and test design criteria for Fargo's Town and Gown District. This fall NDSU will occupy three off campus buildings adjacent to the central business district. This development has spurred development and although its not out of control there is a greater that normal interest in a part of the city that has not been considered pivotal for some time.

The studio group will conduct case studies, actively develop architectural criteria then to test these, design facilities in potential sites. Friday we take a walk about the site... should be interesting.