For the past 15 years, Cal Poly’s graduating class of architecture students has collaborated to produce this annual exhibition as the final culmination of their undergraduate studies. The event features the completed year-long thesis projects of more than 175 fifth-year architecture students and celebrates the work of the nation’s most highly ranked public architecture program. It is an opportunity for these students to showcase their architectural research and design skills to peers, family members, alumni, prospective employers and the community of supporters of Cal Poly’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design. In addition, it provides a chance for these groups to come together, connect, exchange ideas, and celebrate before our seniors embark on meaningful careers in the field.
This show is entirely planned, organized and run by fifth-year architecture students. However, the costs associated with hosting the event are dependent on private funding, including sponsorship from individuals such as yourself. Donations help support the cost of the exhibition, including renting the exhibition venue, providing refreshments on opening night, acquiring the necessary event security, and other such expenses.
Your generous contribution by May 25th will help make the 16th annual Fifth Year Architecture Show a success, enabling students to showcase design work that consistently earns national recognition for its excellence. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated and will make a difference in bringing us closer to our goal. As a small token of our thanks, every supporter with a donation of at least $15 will be recognized in the exhibition program.
Thank you for your support!
2019 Fifth Year Architecture Student Committee
$15 helps cover a portion of the costs related to providing attendees with refreshments. To show our appreciation, you will receive an event sticker, designed by students in the show.
A gift of $50 supports the promotion of our show, such as printing exhibit flyers and programs. To show our appreciation, you will receive a laser-cut event keychain, designed and fabricated by students in the show.
A generous donation of $100 will cover the costs needed for one senior to participate in the show. To show our appreciation, you will receive a thank you email from a student in the show, as well as the event sticker and laser-cut keychain.
A generous gift of $250 will help cover the rental costs for the exhibition space. To show our appreciation, you will receive a printed photograph, drawing or rendering of a project, from a student of your choice.
A gift of $500 will support hiring private security for the event. To show our appreciation, you will receive a copy of the twelfth annual student run publication of the Architecture Department of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, documenting student and faculty work.
A gift of $1000 will significantly fund multiple aspects of the event, including refreshments, rental costs, and private security. To show our appreciation, you will receive a large printed poster thanking you for your contribution, signed by students in the show.