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SoA Faculty Discusses New Book at the Tulane Center on Climate Change and Urbanism

The panel features Eunjeong Seong, who teaches in the Undergraduate Architecture program, and co-author Michael Bell, who recently published their book "8 Minutes, 20 Seconds: Housing After Banking — Encrypting the Sun."

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SoA Faculty Anthony Buccellato Presents Paper on San Clemente and Sectional Readings of Rome

Emerging from Buccellato’s teaching in Undergraduate Architecture's Rome program, the presentation also featured student work produced through site visits to San Clemente.

A promotional graphic featuring Teddy Cruz and Fonna Forman, with their names and the date "February 26" displayed prominently. The background includes colored shapes in purple, green, and orange. Cruz and Forman are shown smiling, standing close together, with wooden steps in the background. The word "Pratt" is displayed at the bottom in bold letters.

Watch the Estudio Teddy Cruz and Fonna Forman Endowed Syrop Lecture

Estudio Teddy Cruz + Fonna Forman is a research-based urban and architectural design practice based at the University of California, San Diego, investigating borders and migration, informal urbanization, emergency housing, bioregional climate resilience, civic infrastructure and public culture.

A map of Milan illustrates regions where women's sense of safety could be improved, highlighting three significant factors: food & beverage, public lighting, and public transport. The map uses color coding to show areas benefiting from each factor. A data section indicates that 59% of streets could improve. Percentage and kilometer data for each factor is also presented in a diagram, providing an analysis of network usage and street lengths related to the factors.

SoA Faculty Contributes to New Publication on User Experience in Urban Mobility

"UX Mobility" examines how people experience cities as moving agents, whether by walking, cycling, or using public transportation, and how these experiences shape spatial equity, accessibility, and urban quality.

A vintage map depicting a section of Paris, illustrating various hotels and landmarks, including Hôtel Saint-Paul, Hôtel des Tournelles, and Palace Royal. The map features labeled locations, streets, and a diagrammatic representation of the area with notes regarding notable sites around the Seine River, marked with directional arrows and annotations. The overall style is reminiscent of early 20th-century cartography.

SoA Faculty Chantal El Hayek Presents Lecture at Society of Architectural Historians Conference

The lecture examines the spiritualist foundations of urbanism as established by French scholar Marcel Poëte (1866–1950).

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Kantha and Visioning in Kensington

In Kensington, Brooklyn, Bangladeshi and South Asian immigrant women have not traditionally been part of public life. They need safe and brave spaces where they can redefine their roles in the community, learn new skills, build relationships, and find outlets…

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Two GCPE Students Selected as Fund for the City of New York Community Planning Fellows

Fellows are placed with NYC community boards, where they gain hands-on experience with real-world planning challenges in areas such as transportation, zoning, and land use; and assist board members and staff in addressing quality-of-life issues that matter to local communities.

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SoA Faculty Elevated to FAIA, One of the Profession’s Highest Honors

Only 3 percent of AIA member architects receive this distinction, which recognizes leadership that extends beyond individual projects to shape the broader discipline.

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SoA Student Honored for Work Integrating Architecture and Technology

Jessica Kringstein (B.Arch '25) received the 2025 Edward Allen Student Award, which recognizes students who have demonstrated commitment, passion, curiosity, and excellence in the integration of building technology and architectural design.

A colorful event poster for the Pratt Institute School of Architecture, detailing spring 2026 lectures and events. The left section includes the series title "How are publics shaped?" and highlights the theme of open dialogue. Various exhibitions are listed, featuring topics such as contemporary architecture and artificial intelligence in architectural experimentation. The poster contains dates, names of speakers, and specific sessions, promoting educational engagement within the architectural community.

School of Architecture Spring 2026 Lecture Series

How are publics shaped? The shaping of the public sphere is inherently open, created through discourse in time and space. In a time when discourse is challenged, how can we open dialogue and investigate the ephemeral but lasting impact of publics? The lecture series over the 2025-2026 academic year will be open to multiple voices and creation of publics both within and outside our community.