The University of Colorado Denver is pleased to announce the appointment of David Rifkind, Ph.D., as the next dean of the College of Architecture and Planning (CAP), effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Rifkind brings a distinguished career in scholarship, leadership, and professional achievement that will help drive student success, faculty collaboration, and the college’s impact on the built environment and the communities it serves.
Since its launch in 2011, the College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) at CU Denver has cultivated the Aspen Workshop into a cherished tradition—one that fosters deep connections between students and the vibrant architectural community of Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley. Set against the stunning backdrop of Aspen, this immersive experience blends professional engagement with the region’s prolific design heritage. Apply by April 1.
Our lectures and exhibitions are free and open to the public. Lectures will be hosted in person in CAP's 2nd Floor Gallery and will be recorded unless otherwise noted.
Recorded live at the University of Colorado, Denver College of Architecture and Planning, located in the heart of downtown Denver, Thomas Phifer, founder of Thomas Phifer and Partners, joins Adam Wagoner on the show to discuss the essence of architecture, the balance between client needs and creative expression.
The College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Colorado Denver is the only college in Colorado offering comprehensive programs in the design and planning of the built environment, from undergraduate through accredited professional master's degrees to the doctorate. We cover architecture, landscape architecture, urban and regional planning, urban design, and historic preservation. We take full advantage of our status, aligning our programs with unique opportunities in Denver, and with a view of what students in our fields will need to flourish in the next few decades. We are pleased to honor our exceptional students who received scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year.
The ColoradoBuildingWorkshop, CAP's Design Build certificate program responsible for projects like the Holt Watters Field Camp in Antarctica, Longs Peak Privies, Auraria Bike Pavilions, and much more, was recognized by Architizer as a top 100 architecture firm in the U.S.
Master of Urban Design program at the University of Colorado Denver is now a STEM-designated degree program. This designation, effective June 2024, makes it possible for international students possessing an F-1 visa to extend their time working in the U.S. after graduation from one year to three years.
Colorado Preservation, Inc’s 34th annual Dana Crawford & Alpine Bank State Honor Awards honored Steve Turner, 2024 Dana Crawford Award Recipient. Steve Turner is the director of the Dana Crawford Preservation Program at CU Denver where he mentors and inspires students pursuing a Master of Science in Historic Preservation.
Apply by July 15! At the University of Colorado Denver, we are situated at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains. You will find historic buildings, prehistoric sites, and cultural landscapes all at our door. The Dana Crawford Preservation Program in the College of Architecture and Planning will connect you with faculty who have professional backgrounds working in historic preservation and are excited to share their knowledge and expertise with the next generation of preservationists.
The College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Colorado Denver is the only university in Colorado to offer a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and accredited graduate degrees in architecture, urban planning, and landscape architecture. Additionally, we offer an interdisciplinary PhD, master's degrees in urban design and historic preservation, and certificates in design build, historic preservation, landscape architecture, classical architecture, interior design, and geographic information systems.