July 15, 2026

Inspiring Future Architects Through Project Pipeline

This year, DP3 Architects was proud to once again volunteer with the South Carolina Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (SCNOMA) for its annual Project Pipeline camp. Volunteers welcomed students from the Red Shield Youth Center and Neighborhood Focus to Clemson University for a day focused on exploration, creativity, and hands on learning.

The day began with a marshmallow tower competition, where students quickly discovered that great design relies on teamwork, communication, and creative problem solving. Through this challenge, campers learned how strong ideas often come from collaboration and the willingness to test, adapt, and improve.

From there, students toured Clemson University’s School of Architecture and several of the campus’s most recognizable buildings. As they explored these thoughtfully designed spaces, campers gained a deeper understanding of how architecture shapes the environments where people learn, gather, and connect every day.

Lastly, the students began exploring their site planning group project, which they will continue developing throughout the week. Their challenge is to reimagine a retention pond on Clemson University’s campus as a destination where students and visitors can gather, interact, and enjoy the surrounding landscape.

At DP3 Architects, we believe our responsibility extends beyond the projects we design. Investing in the next generation represents one of the most meaningful ways we can strengthen our profession and support the communities we serve. Through programs like Project Pipeline, we have the opportunity to encourage curiosity, build confidence, and inspire young people to envision careers in architecture and design.

Ultimately, we are grateful to partner with SCNOMA on this inspiring initiative and continue supporting students as they discover the impact thoughtful design can have on people and communities for generations to come.

The day opened with a marshmallow tower competition, where students quickly discovered that great design is built on teamwork, communication, and creative problem solving. From there, students toured Clemson University’s School of Architecture and several of the campus’s most recognizable buildings. Walking through spaces designed to inspire learning and collaboration gave campers a chance to experience architecture beyond the classroom and see how thoughtful design influences the way people live, learn, and connect every day.

Students were then introduced to the site planning group project they would be developing throughout the week. Their challenge was to reimagine a retention pond on Clemson University’s campus as a destination where students and visitors could gather, connect, and enjoy the surrounding landscape.

At DP3 Architects, we believe our responsibility extends beyond the projects we design. Investing in the next generation is one of the most meaningful ways we can strengthen our profession and the communities we serve. Through programs like Project Pipeline, we have the opportunity to encourage curiosity, build confidence, and help young people imagine themselves pursuing careers in architecture and design.

We are grateful to partner with SCNOMA on this inspiring initiative and look forward to continuing to support students as they discover the impact thoughtful design can have on people and communities for generations to come.

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Inspiring Future Architects Through Project Pipeline

This year, DP3 Architects was proud to once again volunteer with the South Carolina Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (SCNOMA) for its annual Project Pipeline camp. Volunteers welcomed students from the Red Shield Youth Center and Neighborhood Focus to Clemson University for a day focused on exploration, creativity, and hands on learning.

The day began with a marshmallow tower competition, where students quickly discovered that great design relies on teamwork, communication, and creative problem solving. Through this challenge, campers learned how strong ideas often come from collaboration and the willingness to test, adapt, and improve.

From there, students toured Clemson University’s School of Architecture and several of the campus’s most recognizable buildings. As they explored these thoughtfully designed spaces, campers gained a deeper understanding of how architecture shapes the environments where people learn, gather, and connect every day.

Lastly, the students began exploring their site planning group project, which they will continue developing throughout the week. Their challenge is to reimagine a retention pond on Clemson University’s campus as a destination where students and visitors can gather, interact, and enjoy the surrounding landscape.

At DP3 Architects, we believe our responsibility extends beyond the projects we design. Investing in the next generation represents one of the most meaningful ways we can strengthen our profession and support the communities we serve. Through programs like Project Pipeline, we have the opportunity to encourage curiosity, build confidence, and inspire young people to envision careers in architecture and design.

Ultimately, we are grateful to partner with SCNOMA on this inspiring initiative and continue supporting students as they discover the impact thoughtful design can have on people and communities for generations to come.

The day opened with a marshmallow tower competition, where students quickly discovered that great design is built on teamwork, communication, and creative problem solving. From there, students toured Clemson University’s School of Architecture and several of the campus’s most recognizable buildings. Walking through spaces designed to inspire learning and collaboration gave campers a chance to experience architecture beyond the classroom and see how thoughtful design influences the way people live, learn, and connect every day.

Students were then introduced to the site planning group project they would be developing throughout the week. Their challenge was to reimagine a retention pond on Clemson University’s campus as a destination where students and visitors could gather, connect, and enjoy the surrounding landscape.

At DP3 Architects, we believe our responsibility extends beyond the projects we design. Investing in the next generation is one of the most meaningful ways we can strengthen our profession and the communities we serve. Through programs like Project Pipeline, we have the opportunity to encourage curiosity, build confidence, and help young people imagine themselves pursuing careers in architecture and design.

We are grateful to partner with SCNOMA on this inspiring initiative and look forward to continuing to support students as they discover the impact thoughtful design can have on people and communities for generations to come.