Adjunct

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Sasha Topolnytska

Adjunct Lecturer

Email: otopolnytska@ccny.cuny.edu

https://sashatopolnytska.com/

Educational Credentials :

  • M.Arch., University of Michigan, 2013
  • B.Arch., Lawrence Technological University, 2011

Teaching Experience :

  • Adjunct Professor, City College of New York, CUNY, 2023-present
  • Lecturer, Parsons' School of Design, The New School, 2021-23
  • Part-Time Lecturer, Pratt Institute, School of Architecture, 2023

Professional Experience :

  • Founder, topos studio, 2017-present
  • Founder, Farmmm, 2021-present
  • Designer, Deborah Berke Partners, 2017-2021
  • Lead Designer, Architecture Plus Information, 2015-2017
  • Project Manager/Designer, JG Neukomm Architecture / SPAN, 2013-2015

Selected Publications and Recent Research :

  • Research:
    • “The Neurodiverse City” is an ongoing phased research and design initiative in collaboration with WIP Collaborative + Verona Carpenter Architects. 2021 Design Trust for Public Space "The Restorative City" RFP Winner.
  • Awards:
    • 2023 NYCxDesign Award, Interior’s Magazine, Winner of Emerging/Independent Designer for Farmmm
    • 2022 New York State Council of the Arts Independent Projects Grant, “Diya-Ty: Empowering Ukrainian Youth to be the Future Makers of their Cities”, with Lindsay Harkema
    • 2021 Design Trust for Public Space "The Restorative City" RFP Winner: The Neurodiverse City, in collaboration with WIP Collaborative + Verona Carpenter Architects
  • Curatorial Work:
    • “Constructing Hope: Ukraine”, Center for Architecture. New York, USA. May 2 - September 30, 2024. Co-curator, exhibition designer w/ Ashley Bigham & Betty Roytburd