The Spring 2026 Sciame lecture series, The Elephant in the Room: Locating Animal Lives in Buildings, Cities, and Landscapes, takes its title from the expression “the elephant in the room,” which originates in the Russian author Ivan Krylov’s 1814 fable “The Inquisitive Man.” In the story, a visitor to a natural history museum becomes so
Nine student projects representing the Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture I, Master of Science in Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture, and Master of Urban Planning in Urban Design programs were recently featured in Dezeen’s latest School Show. Among the student projects are a co-housing design inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s work, an accessory dwelling
The Spitzer School of Architecture’s Place, Memory, and Culture Incubator (PMCI) was recently featured in a special segment on CUNY TV’s Urban U. The episode showcases our school’s commitment to “generative history”—a design philosophy that links historic preservation with community-led urban futures. Through the PMCI, students go beyond the classroom to tackle real-world issues, such
Dayanara Rodriguez M Arch ’26 is a 2025 AIA Bronx Student Empowerment Award winner. She received a $1,000 scholarship and was honored at the awards ceremony along with other students for their participation in the Bronx Reimagined Design Challenge, a competition dedicated to transforming abandoned buildings in the Bronx into spaces that positively impact the surrounding community.
Two faculty members and one graduate student of the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture at The City College of New York have received 2025 Independent Projects grants from the New York State Council on the Arts in conjunction with the Architectural League of New York. Each $10,000 award was granted for a self-generated
This annual report offers a detailed overview of our outstanding students, faculty, and staff, along with heartfelt gratitude to alumni and friends who make so much possible here at the Spitzer School. Together, our committed faculty and staff, talented students, and supportive alumni have achieved significant progress in fostering innovation, creativity, and social impact through