The Spitzer community is saddened by the passing of Peter Gisolfi, AIA, ASLA. He was a much beloved and respected faculty member from 1975 until his retirement in 2019. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15th. Peter had a vibrant career as an architect, landscape architect, and educator. During his time at the Spitzer
The Spitzer School Annual Scholarship & Awards Ceremony on May 31, 2023, recognized award-winning continuing students. Several esteemed donors presented awards directly and spoke about why they find supporting students to be so meaningful. For a list of award-winning graduating students, please click here. Congratulations to all of these students, and many thanks to the
The Spitzer School is thrilled to congratulate architect Joseph L. Fleischer ’65 ’66, FAIA, for being presented with the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa at City College’s 170th commencement ceremony on June 2, 2023. In his address to the spirited crowd of graduating students, loved ones, and alumni, Fleischer spoke about his time
Congratulations, Spitzer School graduates! On May 30, the class of 2023 gathered in the Great Hall of Shepard Hall for the Spitzer School of Architecture Commencement. The ceremony recognized 116 students who completed Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, Master of Science in Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture, and Master of Urban Planning in Urban
Associate Professor Frank Melendez is the recipient of an international fellowship from the Italian organization Nature, Art & Habitat Residency (NAHR). He is one of seven fellows who have been awarded the one-month summer residency in the Taleggio Valley, a rural region in the Italian Alps. The theme for the 2023 Fellowship is “AIR.” Fellows will
The Powell Street Garden in Brownsville, Brooklyn, has long sought an indoor space for gathering and education. This is the project Professor Ali C. Höcek of ACHA brought to the second-year Master of Architecture studio in spring 2018, tapping into the students’ creativity, drive, and community mindedness. During the semester, students worked with a cadre