Many new buildings and public spaces in New York City have been criticized for being hostile to the public. In fact, “hostile architecture” is a term used by the media to describe an increasing feature in public spaces; for example, benches with multiple arms to deter sleeping and limit use by homeless people. How can
Two City College of New York students have been awarded New York City Urban Fellowships by the city’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services. The students, Abram Morris B Arch ’25, UD ’26, and Victoria Lu, will join a cohort of 25 Fellows who will be assigned to various mayoral offices and New York City agencies
A new publication emerging from the Spitzer School of Architecture offers a compelling rethinking of architectural modernism through the lens of contemporary Chinese practice. The Other Tradition of Modernism: Writing Contemporary Chinese Architecture, edited by Guanghui Ding, Adjunct Associate Professor at the City College of New York, presents a curated collection of critical essays that
On March 16, 2026, the Spitzer School of Architecture became a hub of innovation and collaboration as it hosted the . The event brought together a diverse group of over 80 attendees, including Spitzer faculty, staff, and students, alongside visiting students from the High School for Math, Science and Engineering (HSMSE) located right here on
We are proud to highlight a recent article by Iman Ansari B Arch ’08. In his latest essay, “The White House Ballroom and the Phantom of Modernization,” featured in Architectural Record, Ansari provides a compelling analysis of the proposed East Wing Modernization Project at the White House. He critically examines the administration’s decision to replace
The Spitzer School of Architecture is proud to highlight that Prof. Ifeoma Ebo, Prof. Nandini Bagchee, and former faculty member Richard Dattner are featured in a recent Urban Omnibus article, “Designing Mamdani’s New York.” As the city enters a new chapter with a new mayoral administration, the article questions leading practitioners on how design can