{"id":2257,"date":"2026-05-26T09:40:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T13:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/cap\/?p=2257"},"modified":"2026-05-26T10:33:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T14:33:10","slug":"2026-ihla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/cap\/2026\/05\/26\/2026-ihla\/","title":{"rendered":"Architecture Students Explore the Design Potential of Hardwood"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Second-year students in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/architecture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ball State architecture program<\/a> participated in the annual competition sponsored by the<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen\u2019s Association<\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>(IHLA). As part of the competition, IHLA provides funding for site visits and student scholarships, giving students valuable opportunities to explore the hardwood industry firsthand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"664\">This year, students visited Graber Lumber Mill in Spencerville, Indiana to learn more about lumber production and the properties of hardwood materials. The competition prompt challenged students to design a furniture design center, encouraging them to think creatively about how wood can shape both function and experience within a space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"1004\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Over several weeks, students study the characteristics of wood and explored its design potential, developing innovative approaches for incorporating wood into their projects. The experience combines hands-on learning, material research, and architectural design in a way that connects classroom concepts to real-world applications.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"1004\"><strong>COMPETITION WINNERS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>1st Place &#8211; Reed Pierce &#8211; $1500<\/strong><br \/>\nFLEXUS<br \/>\n<em>This project explores how material behavior can shape both form and experience through the intentional warping of wood, paired with exposed glass and a visible truss system. Rather than treating wood as rigid and fixed, the design works with its natural tendency to bend. Warping becomes a controlled process, guided by grain direction, thickness, and moisture, producing forms that feel responsive rather than imposed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2257 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26091343\/Reed_Pierce_.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26091343\/Reed_Pierce_-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Poster of the Flexus Project showing the wire frame of the building along with break-out sections and how they fit together.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26091343\/Reed_Pierce_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26091343\/Reed_Pierce_-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090614\/Reed_Pierce_1-scaled.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090614\/Reed_Pierce_1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Scale model of the Flexus project made of wood dowels and tag board. The roof has four rectangular pieces curved around the center of the building.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090614\/Reed_Pierce_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090614\/Reed_Pierce_1-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090620\/Reed_Pierce_2-scaled.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090620\/Reed_Pierce_2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Interior view of the Flexus scale model.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090620\/Reed_Pierce_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090620\/Reed_Pierce_2-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>2nd Place &#8211; Riverton Ross &#8211; $1300<\/strong><br \/>\nKINETICISM<br \/>\n<em>Energy is the catalyst of furniture: the oscillation between potential and kinetic energy is expelled throughout its cycle, from sculptor to user. While traversing form reminiscent of a rippled, distorted ottoman, Kineticism synthesizes the production and observation of furniture design. Moreover, this design aims to preserve Shoaff Park&#8217;s existing structures while offering a space for Fort Wayne&#8217;s residents to learn and convene, employment opportunities, and improved circulation between the park&#8217;s playground and Conklin Pavillion.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-2257 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26091344\/Riverton_Ross_3.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26091344\/Riverton_Ross_3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Full color poster of Riverton Ross&#039;s project showing an illustrated view of the building looking at the side view with small circles showing close-ups of certain important sections of the building.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26091344\/Riverton_Ross_3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26091344\/Riverton_Ross_3-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090646\/Riverton_Ross_2-scaled.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090646\/Riverton_Ross_2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Scale model of Riverton Ross&#039; conceptual building using 3D laser printing and corrugated board for the landscape elevations.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090646\/Riverton_Ross_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090646\/Riverton_Ross_2-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090639\/Riverton_Ross_1-scaled.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090639\/Riverton_Ross_1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Top view of Ross&#039; scale model of his building concept showing his undulating roof.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090639\/Riverton_Ross_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090639\/Riverton_Ross_1-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>3rd Place &#8211; Dylan Lehrman &#8211; $1000<br \/>\n<\/strong>PIECE BY PIECE<br \/>\n<em>Piece by Piece is a space designed to bring people together through making and learning. Inspired by the way individual components come together to form a cohesive whole, much like pieces of furniture, the project explores connection through craft. Visitors are invited to engage with a range of programs, including fabrication workshops and studio spaces, where they can both observe and create.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Honorable Mention &#8211; Mario Orta &#8211; $300<br \/>\nHonorable Mention &#8211; Collin Allen &#8211; $300<br \/>\nHonorable Mention &#8211; Grace Carlin &#8211; $300<br \/>\nInteresting Concept &#8211; Kerrigan Lichtsinn -$100<br \/>\nExcellent Model &#8211; Hunter Broomall &#8211; $100<br \/>\nExcellent Poster &#8211; Abby Sollenberger &#8211; $100<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-2257 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26091342\/Dylan_Lehrman_3.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26091342\/Dylan_Lehrman_3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"poster showing illustrations of the side view of the building with close-up sections showing more details.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26091342\/Dylan_Lehrman_3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26091342\/Dylan_Lehrman_3-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" 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href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090550\/Dylan_Lehrman_2-scaled.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090550\/Dylan_Lehrman_2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Side view of the Dylan&#039;s model showing various levels and elevations of the landscape.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090550\/Dylan_Lehrman_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/05\/26090550\/Dylan_Lehrman_2-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>COMPETITION FINALIST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mason Will, Dylan Lehrman, Clark Noble, Hunter Broomall, Sui Par, Brandon Jacobo, Kaitelyn French, Collin Allen, Mackenzie Boeglin, Abby Sollenberger, Mario Orta, Riverton Ross, Grace Carlin, Kerrigan Lichtsinn, Matthew Moorehead, Emjaide Hidalgo, Reed Pierce, Grishma Pitkar, Morgan Hite, Sydney Nokaya, Alyssa Howarth<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"1004\"><strong>JURY<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Ricardo Ayala<\/strong>, Architectural Designer, RATIO Design<br \/>\n<strong>Ron Dick<\/strong>, Principal, Architect at Design Collaborative<br \/>\n<strong>Glen Fuller<\/strong>,\u00a0Principal Designer and Proprietor, Fuller Design Associates LLC<br \/>\n<strong>Jesse Lindenfeld<\/strong>, Designer at Context Design LLC<br \/>\n<strong>Joshua Marszalek<\/strong>, Owner\/ Architect at Rural Valley Architecture and Design Services, LLC<br \/>\n<strong>Al Mitchell<\/strong>, Adjunct Faculty, Illinois Institute of Technology<br \/>\n<strong>Ivan Tae<\/strong>, Co-Founder of studio in()ir<br \/>\n<strong>Ray Wilk<\/strong>, Architect at Tabberson Architects<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Arch 202 Studio Faculty\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Sam Meyers, Sean Burns, Ben Fusco, Rod Underwood, Jes Miller, Kionna Walker, Dick Stafford, Ben Stenftenagel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Second-year students in the Ball State architecture program participated in the annual competition sponsored by the\u00a0Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen\u2019s Association\u00a0(IHLA). 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