Kennesaw State architecture students earn recognition in international design competition

Kennesaw State Architecture Students Earn Recognition

A team of Kennesaw State University architecture students reimagined an old Italian villa, earning international recognition in the process.

Students Gabriela Almeida, Wade Brock, Quincy Smith, and Justin Barkie spent their summer transforming the ruins into a story of renewal with their project, "When Walls Roam."

Their vision turned crumbling walls into works of art, winning the Community's Choice Award in Terraviva Competitions' Venetian Villa challenge, gaining praise from viewers worldwide.

"When Walls Roam"

The project showcases the students' ability to transform history into a story of renewal.

Author's summary: Kennesaw State students win international recognition.

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