The University of Virginia's BA in Architectural History immerses students in the study of architecture as a cultural, historical, and artistic expression. From ancient temples and Renaissance cathedrals to modernist skyscrapers and vernacular buildings, this program critically examines the social, political, and technological forces that shape built environments. Students gain visual literacy, research skills, and historical insight while learning how buildings reflect and influence human society. The curriculum includes site analysis, archival research, and study-abroad opportunities. This degree is ideal for students pursuing careers in preservation, heritage consulting, architectural criticism, or further study in design and history.
Visual documentation and stylistic analysis of colonial architecture in Charlottesville
Researching the architectural influence of Jeffersonian ideals on UVA’s campus design
Comparative study of mosque architecture in North Africa and the Middle East
Mapping architectural heritage loss due to urbanization in 20th-century U.S. cities
Studying adaptive reuse practices in post-industrial urban neighborhoods
Digitally reconstructing Renaissance Florence using architectural treatises and engravings
Photographic survey of Brutalist structures in the Southeastern United States
Examining Gothic revivalism in rural American church architecture
Analysis of architectural responses to climate in desert environments
Designing an augmented reality tour of ancient Roman architectural sites
Investigating gendered spaces in 19th-century domestic architecture
Interpreting spatial narratives in modern memorial architecture
Documentation of endangered architectural sites in Ukraine
Studying the evolution of housing typologies during the New Deal era
Field-based survey of Southern plantation architecture and its socio-political implications
Historical GIS project mapping changes in city skylines across centuries
Analyzing the role of ornamentation in Islamic architectural aesthetics
Digital storytelling project on vernacular Appalachian dwellings
Evaluating architectural symbolism in totalitarian regimes’ public buildings
Designing a preservation plan for mid-century modern UVA buildings
Uncover the stories of buildings and cities with a history-rich lens in UVA’s Architectural History program.
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