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WORKSHOP
Anti-Racism in Thesis
Saturday, February 27
Zoom | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
How does decolonial and anti-racist pedagogy translate onto the Thesis syllabus, formats of conversation, and advising models? Considering the architecture design Thesis as a world-making exercise, how can the course advance an approach for “a world in which many worlds fit,” recognizing and working against the discipline’s biases and maintenance of white supremacy and other constructed hierarchies of peoples, cultures, and histories? Understanding that “every community practices the design of itself,” (Escobar, 2017), what might be some guiding principles for the architecture design Thesis curriculum to advance work that rethinks the communal and dismantles white supremacist and other racist or patriarchal power dynamics, not just through speculative design work, but also in the studio and other learning environments.
This event has been made possible by generous support from The Cooper Union Grant Program. This event is free and accessible to the public. Please register in advance here.
A livestream will also be available for those who are otherwise unable to join the Zoom meeting. You may join the livestream on the day of the event by clicking the link that will be listed on this announcement page.
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VISITING LECTURE
Nerea Calvillo: Feminist Sensing to Land in Aeropolis
Tuesday, March 2
Zoom | 12:00 PM
Aeropolis is a conceptual, methodological and discursive framework to think about air pollution as a material, situated, embodied and socio-technical assemblage. Drawing on feminist and queer literature, the concept of “attuned sensing” challenges what counts as evidence in toxic regimes, who does the sensing and what exactly is being sensed. “Attuned sensing” will be put to work through experimental interventions developed at C+ arquitectas and the collaborative project In The Air, to multiply the spaces of intervention in and within our polluted world.
The presentation will be followed by a conversation and Q & A moderated by Benjamin Aranda.
This event is free and accessible to the public through Zoom. Please register in advance here.
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EXHIBITION
Pullman Porters: A Legacy of Resilience, Resistance and Progress
Sunday, February 21 through Friday, March 19
In honor of Black History Month 2021, The Cooper Union presents this look at the journey of the Pullman porters. The below posters were designed to fit into the windows on the West side of the Foundation Building, facing the street. The text is extracted from the posters.
Employed by industrialist George Pullman shortly after the end of the Civil War, Pullman porters served wealthy and middle-class travelers riding in high style on the nation’s rapidly expanding rail lines. Despite low wages and abysmal working conditions, these porters became key sources of financial and cultural support for Black communities around the country. They went on to establish the first African American labor union in the U.S. and were central to the formation of what would become the Civil Rights Movement.
This exhibition was organized and curated in a collaboration between the School of Architecture Archive and the Communications Office of The Cooper Union.
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ARCHLOG
What is a Monument?
Posted Monday, February 22
For her fall 2020 History of Architecture course, Associate Professor Tamar Zinguer asked of her students: “How could a monument reflect the changing values of a dynamic society? Should a monument set in stone still stand if it reflects an intense amnesia and public forgetting? Does a monument need to be constructed, built and tangible, or could it be intangible, testifying to cultural heritage alone? Furthermore, could an artifact that is deemed to be a National Historic Landmark, for example, be relevant for a diverse society and reflect that all of history matters?”
The students, many of whom were residing outside of New York during the course, were prompted by Zinguer “to identify a site, or a building that interests you and…to research its history [and] present the contested ideas behind its appreciation or lack of it…” This research culminated in a 10-12 minute film created by each student as their final project for the course. Two of these films, made by students who remained in New York City, are presented here—Seneca Village: The Forgotten Community, by Laela Baker; and Deli: A Modern Monument of New York City, by Denise Cholula and Ru Jia.
Image: Still from Seneca Village: The Forgotten Community, by Laela Baker.
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ENTANGLEMENTS
Robert Johnson + Austin Wade Smith: Fatconomy and the Material Underground
Tuesday, March 9
Zoom | 12:00 Noon
What happens if we construct a new dialogue with the ubiquitous fat and oil waste system model? Through the lens of Fatconomy, we begin a conversation in how to create a new, sustainable bio-material system that invites local knowledge, crafting with waste and a new network between restaurants, the biofuel industry and designers, all with a common goal: utilizing the same waste stream within local boundaries.
The event will be moderated by Lydia Kallipoliti and Areti Markopoulou.
This event will run in conjunction with the Tallinn Architecture Biennale 2020 -Edible, Or, The Architecture of Metabolism- curated by Kallipoliti and Markopoulou.
This event is free and accessible to the public through Zoom. Please register in advance here.
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ARCHLOG
Cover, founded by Alexis Rivas & Jemuel Joseph featured in Archinect
Posted Thursday, February 18
The work of School of Architecture graduates Jemuel Joseph and Alexis Rivas, both AR’16, has been featured in Archinect, in a piece addressing their unique approach to productizing prefabrication.
Alexis and Jemuel credit their Cooper Union education for shaping their problem-solving skills. In reflecting on their efforts, Dean Tehrani noted “Alexis and Jemuel demonstrate how their pedagogical challenges involved problems of making that, through their ingenuity, could be scaled up to impact production at the industrial level. In them, I see a conceptual precision - what I like to think is a cornerstone of Cooper culture - that has the ability to impact thinking that can be transposed from the academic realm into practice, indeed changing practice entirely as we know it today.”
Image Credit: © Cover Technologies, Inc.
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EXHIBITION
The Waltemath Foundation
Thursday, February 4 through Friday, March 12
Online
The Waltemath Foundation is a non-profit foundation in Hooper, Nebraska established by the abstract painter Joan Waltemath. Based in New York but born and raised in Nebraska, Joan bought the building on the corner of Main Street as a place to paint- the ceilings were tall enough to fit the 14-foot paintings she was developing at the time. The project quickly evolved into a place not only to work, but also to show art, engage with the local community, and contribute to the longevity of the small agricultural town, while becoming a kind of pilgrimage site for the extended art community.
The architecture of the project, designed by Ballman Khapalova, is documented through the exhibition. The virtual galleries present the spatial language for the project which arose from an analysis of the land and the existing building that, over time, began to resonate not only with Joan’s work but also with the principles and process through which she creates it. Included in this exhibition are paintings from three different periods of her work, each utilizing different techniques for making space with harmonic progressions.
This exhibition highlights the work of School of Architecture graduates Peter Ballman, AR’08 & Dasha Khapalova, AR’07, principals of Ballman Khapalova.
The project is currently under construction.
This exhibition is free and accessible to the public online.
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SUMMER PROGRAM
Introduction to Architecture Online: Applications Open!
Application Portal is Open
In light of the spread of COVID-10 in New York City, The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture of The Cooper Union announces our upcoming summer intensive program that features a virtual curriculum accessible to high school and college students worldwide. As an institution that is committed to the pursuit of excellence and learning, we view our current circumstances as an opportunity to advance our thinking through radical experimentation between various forms of online engagement, digital interface, virtual modeling and representation techniques. The pleasure of making and experimentation are fundamental to our discovery of architecture and the innovation of the discipline, as well as a deeply thoughtful form of social and cultural dialogue where the imaginary becomes possible.
Applications are currently open and all potential students are encouraged to apply early.
You may watch our public Live Information Session to get an overview of the program's curriculum, pedagogy, and focus for this year. The video features examples of former participants' work and presentations by faculty and staff.
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PORTFOLIO REVIEW
2021 Architecture Portfolio Reviews
Through February
Online
Cooper Architecture students are invited to get valuable feedback
on their portfolio from talented
alumni in multiple one-on-one virtual
portfolio reviews throughout the month of February!
Students may use their Zoom meetings to have their
portfolio reviewed and to engage
in professional discussions.
Advanced registration is required.
Must have a portfolio in order to
participate. After you register, the Center for Career Development will follow up with you to schedule your portfolio review with an architecture professional.
Open to all Cooper Union architecture students.
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VIDEO ARCHIVE
Watch Our Public Lectures and Events Anytime
Vimeo | On Demand
The School of Architecture records, archives and publishes videos of public programs to open access and accommodate asynchronous learning and research for audiences in different time zones. You may visit our Vimeo channel for access to all our video content.
You may also use Cooper website's search bar to look for a particular lecture title or a lecturer's name to find embedded videos of their events with us, if any are available, along with other pertinent event and bio information.
If you recently missed a lecture or event you wanted to see, make sure to check out the Fall 2020 and the Spring 2021 Lecture and Events Lists. Links to earlier semester event lists are found at the bottom of their respective event pages.
Our public programs are free and recorded for access anytime.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Coronavirus Response
For campus-wide COVID-19 updates and resources, please visit The Cooper Union's website.
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Diana Agrest, Arch fac | Lecture | "Architecture of Nature," The Abend Family Lecture, UPenn School of Design, January 28, 2021, online
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Diller Scofidio + Renfro (Elizabeth Diller, AR’79, Ricardo Scofidio, AR’55/Arch fac emeritus) | Featured | ”In the News," AIA NEW YORK, February 17, 2021 | Article | “Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s twisting London Centre for Music canceled," THE ARCHITECTS' NEWSPAPER, February 18, 2021 | Article | "New step to build the Adelaide Center for Aboriginal Arts and Cultures by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Woods Bagot," METALOCUS, February 16, 2020
Shigeru Ban, AR’84 | Feature | "Feature: Japan 2001-2020: 100 architecture," GA 169, March 2021
Michael Morris, AR’89 | Speaker | AIA Minnesota: Lake Superior Design Retreat, February 26-27, 2021, virtual
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Zhenia Dementyeva, AR’21 | Group Exhibition | 2020 Benjamin Menschel Fellowship Exhibition, February 18-28, 2021, The Cooper Union/online
Zalmai Levrat, AR’21, Maks Mamak, AR’21 | Group Exhibition | 2020 Benjamin Menschel Fellowship Exhibition, February 18-28, 2021, The Cooper Union/online
Min Jeong Park, AR’21 | Group Exhibition | 2020 Benjamin Menschel Fellowship Exhibition, February 18-28, 2021, The Cooper Union/online
Sydney Mina, AR’25 | Article | "Embracing Growth and Finding Strength in My Path as a Future Architect," PRIMAVERARCH, February 18, 2021
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Open Calls & Opportunities |
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NEW
DESIGN CONTEST
Melissa Next gives talented design students the chance to design a shoe and launch it as a Melissa colab. Deadline: March 21
GRANT OPPORTUNITY
RESIDENCY SCHOLARSHIPS
2021 Virtual Summer Architecture Residency is a 25-day intensive studio that challenges participants to think and design critically. Of the residents selected for the program, some will be awarded grants which waive tuition fees. Deadline: March 28
CALL FOR ENTRIES
AIANY Reset: Torwards a New Commons invites projects that envision new dynamics of living and community that challenge urban trends towards ever-increasing isolation. Deadline: April 7
STUDENT AWARD COMPETITION
SARA 2021 National Design Awards has opened and invites students and professionals to submit projects for consideration in this year’s awards program. Deadline: August 1
DEADLINES APPROACHING
STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION
atX DESIGN OF THE YEAR challenges students to design a visitor center that celebrates its site while providing visitors with a unique experience. Registration Deadline: February 28
DISCOUNT SUBSCRIPTION
AZURE MAGAZINE is offering students a discounted subscription to its award-winning contemporary architecture and design magazine. Deadline: March 1
SCHOLARSHIP
Selser Schaefer Architects: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Scholarship offers a one-time award of $2,500 to offset the student’s tuition and related expenses at their current academic institution. Deadline: March 1
ONGOING
FREE GROCERIES
The College Student Pantry welcomes all college students in need of groceries. Founded in September 2020, we are open first and third Wednesdays from 3-5pm. Stop by 602 E 9th St in the East Village (corner of Ave B) for a free bag of groceries. Ongoing: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 3PM.
STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION
Formica Corporation: 2021 FORM invites architecture and design students to submit a furniture design imagined for the next generation that incorporates Formica Laminate products. Deadline: March 12
DESIGN AWARDS
SARA PA Design Awards invites students and professsional architects to register for participation in the 16th awards competition. Deadline: March 22
GRANT OPPORTUNITY
CALL FOR CANDIDATES
STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION
Bauhaus Campus 2021 calls for student participation in re-thinking an educational space where the status quo of architecture can be challenged. Deadline: April 4
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FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
CALL FOR STUDENT ATTENDEES
AWARD COMPETITION
STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION
STUDENT AWARD COMPETITION
AWARD COMPETITION
THE PLAN AWARD 2021 invites professionals to submit projects in multiple categories. Deadline: May 31
CALL FOR SUPPORT
Mophradat: Support the Arts in Beirut Prioritizing those already disadvantaged, and those who influence the community around them in a thoughtful manner, Mophradat offers resources to artists, visual thinkers and architects. Deadline: Rolling
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Ben Kallo’s Campaign for Manhattan Borough President is searching for campaign interns this spring and summer in multiple fields including finance and fundraising, ballot access, and voter outreach. To apply email resumer to lorina@kallos.nyc. Deadline: Rolling
CALL FOR ALLIES
CALL FOR STUDENT PROPOSALS
Write for Urban Omnibus! Shaped by a wide range of contributors In an effort to advance the collective work of city making, Urban Omnibus calls for students and professionals to submit article proposals. Deadline: Ongoing
CALL FOR APPLICANTS
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Shifting Ground The Architectural League of New York invites you to submit photographs, videos, or drawings accompanied by short written observations about the spaces around you. Deadline: Rolling
DISTANCE LEARNING DISCUSSIONS
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