Arts and Humanities People and Community

Building more than structures

The Design Build Studio course in the University of Miami School of Architecture, led by professor Rocco Ceo and lecturers Jim Adamson and Jake Leonard, immerses students in every stage of architecture—from concept to construction—through projects that benefit underserved and nonprofit communities, emphasizing craft, material understanding, and civic impact.
Video: David Paula/University of Miami - Oct. 27, 2025
View a previous multimedia report on the Design Build Studio and the project in Key Largo.

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