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Winners of the 2021 Parklet Design Competition. “Concrete Jungle,” uses the parklet as an opportunity to increase public engagement, offering different arrangements that the user can choose from. From eating with friends to having a space to work individually, the Concrete Jungle has it all! 2021
Modulightor Analysis selected for publication in CityWorks , Award
Core Studio 4 assignment selected to be published in the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture’s compilation of exceptional student work. 2019
Humanizing Housing selected for publication in CityWorks , Award
Core Studio 3 market proposal selected to be published in the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture’s compilation of exceptional student work.
In her letter, she describes soul-searching in the months since George Floyd’s death at the hands of police, including about her own experiences at the law school.
Referencing alleged comments by Provost Thomas Nenon at a recent law faculty meeting on raising tenure and promotion standards, Allen said Nenon claimed he d done applicants this year meaning her and another professor a favor. Allen also said that Nenon declined to hire highly qualified Black candidates as law deans during the past two searches, describing his comments and actions as part of a “disturbing pattern.”
Nenon apologized for his comments about this academic year’s promotion cycle in emails to Allen and other faculty members. The university said in a statement that “it takes seriously the concerns of our community and will continue our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.”
6 Women Making Waves in Architecture Education
March 8, 2021
Architecture and design schools are one of the many frontlines in an industry facing a constellation of challenges, not least among them COVID-19, climate change, equity, and social justice. A year into the global pandemic, as Zoom fatigue and a spiraling sense of isolation are impacting nearly everyone, an emphasis on connectivity between disciplines, communities, other professions, and each other remains top of mind.
In this two-part series honoring Women’s History Month,
Interior Design speaks with 11 women forging positive change as architecture school deans in the northeast. In addition to being heavyweight researchers, writers, industry leaders, and advocates, they bring a unique perspective about what it s like to break barriers at some of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning most of which have historically seen men dominate top leadership roles.