Marina Fang, Author at School of Architecture

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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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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.

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GCPE Faculty Selected As NYC Public Artist in Residence

Ifeoma Ebo will work with the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) over the next 12 months to create public artwork that bridges gaps between government and community.

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SoA Faculty Present Panel Connecting Architecture and Energy

Held in conjunction with the Center for Architecture's exhibition Making Energy Visible, on Jan. 27, four panelists — including SoA faculty members Karen Bausman, Lawrence Blough, and Jonathan Scelsa — will present their works.

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SoA Dean Quilian Riano Makes 2026 Prediction In Archinect’s Survey Of Design Leaders

As the architecture field faces continued uncertainty in 2026, Archinect asked a range of design leaders about their reflections and observations for the year ahead.

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SoA Faculty’s Writing Featured In Three Recent Publications

"Cold Case," featured in the September/October issue of the Los Angeles Review of Architecture, is the prologue to his upcoming book "Aspect Ratio Matinee Idol."

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SoA Faculty Recognized By Graham Foundation

Announced Nov. 12, the award "supports the completion of outstanding doctoral dissertations on architecture and its role in the arts, culture, and society."

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