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Lectures and Events

A speaker presents at Pratt Institute’s Higgins Hall auditorium, standing at a podium before a projected image of a modern concrete building under a bright sky. The audience watches attentively from theater-style seating.

The GA/LA/UD hosts a diverse series of lectures and events that enrich the intellectual life of students, faculty, and the broader community. These programs foster critical discourse, cross-disciplinary exchange, and deep engagement with the theoretical, technical, cultural, and social dimensions of architecture and design. Through these events, the GA/LA/UD brings together internationally recognized architects, theorists, and interdisciplinary thinkers. For students, these gatherings offer direct exposure to innovative practices and ideas shaping the field today, inspiring new ways of thinking and informing their own design approaches. They also provide valuable opportunities to engage with leading practitioners, build professional connections, and situate their work within a larger global and cultural context.

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Past Events

Speaking of Environments

9/25/2025
Catherine Ingraham, Greg Lynn, Andrew Holder, Meredith Tenhoor, Michael Osman, Marion Weiss
A digital promotional poster for an event titled "Speaking of Environments," hosted by Pratt Institute. The poster includes names of speakers: Catherine Ingraham, Meredith Tenhoor, Andrew Holder, Michael Osman, Marion Weiss, and Greg Lynn. In the background, there is a lush greenhouse setting with various plants visible. A person wearing jeans and sandals is seated nearby. The date and time of the event are noted as September 25 at 8:00 PM in Higgins Hall Auditorium.
Photograph of an outdoor campus walkway with ivy-covered ground and a person sitting against a brick building wall. Superimposed over the image is a poster for “Speaking of Environments,” presented by Pratt GA/LA/UD, listing event details and speakers including Catherine Ingraham, Meredith TenHoor, and others.
A woman speaking at a Pratt Institute auditorium, standing beside a podium with the Pratt logo. A projected image of green foliage appears behind her as she addresses the audience.
Audience members seated in a Pratt Institute auditorium, conversing before a presentation. Three individuals in the foreground are talking and smiling, while others sit and wait in the background.
A man standing behind a Pratt Institute podium, reading from notes during a lecture. A projected image is partially visible on the screen behind him as attendees listen attentively.

Pratt Sessions: Johnston Marklee

9/23/2025
Sharon Johnston and Mark Lee, Critic at Large
A person standing indoors holding a large poster featuring two individuals—one seated, one standing—promoting the “Pratt Sessions: Johnston Marklee” event. The poster includes event details for a Pratt GA/LA/UD lecture.
Close-up of the “Pratt Sessions: Johnston Marklee” poster held by a person. The design shows two people in suits positioned around a clear glass table, with event details and names displayed in minimalist black typography.
Two speakers standing at a Pratt Institute podium during a lecture. They appear to be presenting slides projected behind them, engaging the audience in a professional setting.
Three individuals standing and conversing in a Pratt Institute auditorium, dressed in formal attire and smiling. The background shows a brick wall and dim lighting typical of a post-event discussion.
A panel discussion at Pratt Institute featuring four speakers seated on red chairs in front of a large projection of an aerial cityscape. The audience listens attentively to the conversation.

Pratt Sessions: Nader Tehrani

9/15/2025
Nader Tehrani, Ted Baab, Jonas Coersmeier
A person holds a card featuring the text "PRATT SESSIONS: NADA" with details about an event dated 9/18 from 6:15 to 8:00 PM at Pratt Gallery. The individual is sitting at a desk, writing in a notebook with a blue pen, wearing a black t-shirt, and has glasses. The background appears blurred with abstract shapes.
Two people hold a small printed card featuring the “Pratt Sessions: NADAAA” promotional image of a man writing in a notebook. The background shows an architecture studio workspace with models, drawings, and Pratt-branded paper rolls.
A speaker presents at Pratt Institute’s Higgins Hall auditorium, standing at a podium before a projected image of a modern concrete building under a bright sky. The audience watches attentively from theater-style seating.
Audience members seated in an auditorium at Pratt Institute, facing a large projection screen displaying text about the Pratt Sessions lecture series. The room is well-lit, with rows of attendees focused on the presentation.
A speaker stands at the Pratt Institute podium during a lecture, presenting a slide titled “The Tectonic Grain” that displays four architectural images. The audience sits in dim lighting as they view the projected visuals.

Franklin D. Israel: A Life in Architecture

9/11/2025
Tod Gannon
Close-up of a person holding a small printed poster for the “Todd Gannon on Franklin D. Israel” book launch event at Pratt Institute. The poster features minimalist typography over a white background, with event details listed along the edges.
A person wearing a green plaid shirt holds a small printed card promoting “Todd Gannon on Franklin D. Israel,” a book launch event at Pratt Institute. The event details are displayed in clean black text on a white square.
A speaker stands at the Pratt Institute podium giving a lecture, with a large projected image of a modern architectural building labeled “Franklin D. Israel: A Life in Architecture” behind him. Audience members are seated and watching.
Two individuals sit on stage in red chairs at Pratt Institute, engaging in a discussion before a projected black-and-white image of an architect standing under a sign that reads “KARNAK.” A small table with water bottles sits between them.
Audience members seated in an auditorium at Pratt Institute watch a presentation showing architectural drawings and a color photograph of a modern house on a large projection screen. Two empty red chairs are positioned on stage.