Along with receiving a Bachelor of Architecture with a concentration in Architectural History and Theory from Spitzer, Benjamin Akhavan has been named one of CCNY’s Great Grads of 2020. Akhavan’s parents came to the United States as political refugees during the Iranian revolution in search of an inclusive way of life. As a Jewish-Iranian American,
Uziel Crescenzi (class of 2019) is a student in the MLA I program. Why did you choose SSA? SSA offered me a chance to study landscape architecture in the city I call home. Being at City College for part of my undergrad education, I was already familiar with the campus and area. Where are you
Christina Corinne Bien-Aimé (class of 2017) is a student in the B Arch Program. Why did you choose SSA? I chose SSA because of its location in the city, in Harlem, a neighborhood with such rich history; for its great architecture program with an unbeatable tuition; and for its extremely diverse student body. I think by
Aiyah Mousa (class of 2018) is a student in the B Arch Program. Why did you choose SSA? I believe that architecture, as it remains a physical expression of culture, helps shape our future. SSA offered the best program that would help push my creativity to its limits. Where are you from? I am of
Solomon Oh (class of 2018) is a student in the B Arch Program. Why did you choose SSA? As the only public school of architecture in New York City, SSA is a unique institution pedagogically and in terms of diversity. I believe the tendency for architecture schools to be exclusive compounds an already isolated culture
Håkan Westergren (class of 2018) is a student in the M Arch I Program. Why did you choose SSA? The architect Steven Holl told me it was a good idea, and who am I to argue with him? A number of other architects I spoke to also made a point of stating that they loved