Weitzman’s Rossana Hu on adaptive reuse and historic architecture Rossana Hu, Miller Professor and Chair of Architecture.(Image: Eric Sucar) Weitzman’s Rossana Hu on adaptive reuse and historic architecture Hu, the Miller Professor and chair of the Department of Architecture, takes a “common sense” approach to adaptive reuse in her design work and teaching.
Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway and how it was inspired by Paris’ Champs-Élysées Penn In the News NBC Philadelphia Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway and how it was inspired by Paris’ Champs-Élysées David Brownlee of the School of Arts & Sciences says the goal of the City Beautiful movement was to create a new American aesthetic, from industrial landscape to urban paradise. Uniting passions for architecture, preservation, and the Near East Sixth-year Ph.D. student Marc Marín Webb of the School of Arts & Sciences in his home city of Barcelona, while waiting for a visa to travel to Iraq where he is researching the built heritage of the Yezidi community.(Image: Courtesy of Marc Marín Webb) Uniting passions for architecture, preservation, and the Near East Marc Marín Webb, who studied architecture in Berlin and Barcelona, is studying the impact of genocide on the built heritage of the Yezidi community in Iraq. The Penn-China architectural connection Lin Huiyin with Liang Sicheng at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, c. 1936. (Image: Fisher Fine Arts Library Image Collection) The Penn-China architectural connection Penn’s Weitzman School of Design has a long history of collaboration in China, and large number of Chinese international students are undertaking adaptive reuse and historical preservation projects. Philadelphia’s Market Street East searches for growth and renewal — with or without a new Sixers arena Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia’s Market Street East searches for growth and renewal — with or without a new Sixers arena Akira Drake Rodriguez, Rashida Ng, and Dominic Vitiello of the Weitzman School of Design say there should be a more robust and inclusive conversation about the future of Philadelphia’s Market Street East. Weitzman’s Vanessa Grossman on the cultural value of architecture Image: Eric Sucar Q&A Weitzman’s Vanessa Grossman on the cultural value of architecture In a Q&A, the architect, historian, and curator discusses her research and published books, which explore the relationship between architecture, politics, and social movements. Chinatown residents brainstorm different ideas for Fashion District instead of proposed 76ers arena Penn In the News 6ABC.com Chinatown residents brainstorm different ideas for Fashion District instead of proposed 76ers arena Rashida Ng of the Weitzman School of Design and colleagues attended the Save Chinatown Coalition to propose different ideas besides the 76ers arena for Philadelphia’s Fashion District. Fernando Lara looks beyond famed architects to uncover deeper themes throughout history nocred Fernando Lara looks beyond famed architects to uncover deeper themes throughout history The architectural historian in Penn’s Weitzman School discusses the need for the dissemination of design ideas beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. Harnessing ancient materials and AI for sustainable architecture nocred Harnessing ancient materials and AI for sustainable architecture The Weitzman School’s Robotics Lab and master’s program combines robotics, artificial intelligence, and automated systems in manufacturing and architectural design in ways that are adaptable and sustainable. Catherine Seavitt’s transdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture Catherine Seavitt, professor and chair of Landscape Architecture at the Weitzman School. nocred Catherine Seavitt’s transdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture The Weitzman School’s chair of Landscape Architecture discusses her influences and inspirations on her work as an architect and landscape architect. Load More
Uniting passions for architecture, preservation, and the Near East Sixth-year Ph.D. student Marc Marín Webb of the School of Arts & Sciences in his home city of Barcelona, while waiting for a visa to travel to Iraq where he is researching the built heritage of the Yezidi community.(Image: Courtesy of Marc Marín Webb) Uniting passions for architecture, preservation, and the Near East Marc Marín Webb, who studied architecture in Berlin and Barcelona, is studying the impact of genocide on the built heritage of the Yezidi community in Iraq.
The Penn-China architectural connection Lin Huiyin with Liang Sicheng at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, c. 1936. (Image: Fisher Fine Arts Library Image Collection) The Penn-China architectural connection Penn’s Weitzman School of Design has a long history of collaboration in China, and large number of Chinese international students are undertaking adaptive reuse and historical preservation projects.
Philadelphia’s Market Street East searches for growth and renewal — with or without a new Sixers arena Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia’s Market Street East searches for growth and renewal — with or without a new Sixers arena Akira Drake Rodriguez, Rashida Ng, and Dominic Vitiello of the Weitzman School of Design say there should be a more robust and inclusive conversation about the future of Philadelphia’s Market Street East. Weitzman’s Vanessa Grossman on the cultural value of architecture Image: Eric Sucar Q&A Weitzman’s Vanessa Grossman on the cultural value of architecture In a Q&A, the architect, historian, and curator discusses her research and published books, which explore the relationship between architecture, politics, and social movements. Chinatown residents brainstorm different ideas for Fashion District instead of proposed 76ers arena Penn In the News 6ABC.com Chinatown residents brainstorm different ideas for Fashion District instead of proposed 76ers arena Rashida Ng of the Weitzman School of Design and colleagues attended the Save Chinatown Coalition to propose different ideas besides the 76ers arena for Philadelphia’s Fashion District. Fernando Lara looks beyond famed architects to uncover deeper themes throughout history nocred Fernando Lara looks beyond famed architects to uncover deeper themes throughout history The architectural historian in Penn’s Weitzman School discusses the need for the dissemination of design ideas beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. Harnessing ancient materials and AI for sustainable architecture nocred Harnessing ancient materials and AI for sustainable architecture The Weitzman School’s Robotics Lab and master’s program combines robotics, artificial intelligence, and automated systems in manufacturing and architectural design in ways that are adaptable and sustainable. Catherine Seavitt’s transdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture Catherine Seavitt, professor and chair of Landscape Architecture at the Weitzman School. nocred Catherine Seavitt’s transdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture The Weitzman School’s chair of Landscape Architecture discusses her influences and inspirations on her work as an architect and landscape architect. Load More
Weitzman’s Vanessa Grossman on the cultural value of architecture Image: Eric Sucar Q&A Weitzman’s Vanessa Grossman on the cultural value of architecture In a Q&A, the architect, historian, and curator discusses her research and published books, which explore the relationship between architecture, politics, and social movements.
Chinatown residents brainstorm different ideas for Fashion District instead of proposed 76ers arena Penn In the News 6ABC.com Chinatown residents brainstorm different ideas for Fashion District instead of proposed 76ers arena Rashida Ng of the Weitzman School of Design and colleagues attended the Save Chinatown Coalition to propose different ideas besides the 76ers arena for Philadelphia’s Fashion District. Fernando Lara looks beyond famed architects to uncover deeper themes throughout history nocred Fernando Lara looks beyond famed architects to uncover deeper themes throughout history The architectural historian in Penn’s Weitzman School discusses the need for the dissemination of design ideas beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. Harnessing ancient materials and AI for sustainable architecture nocred Harnessing ancient materials and AI for sustainable architecture The Weitzman School’s Robotics Lab and master’s program combines robotics, artificial intelligence, and automated systems in manufacturing and architectural design in ways that are adaptable and sustainable. Catherine Seavitt’s transdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture Catherine Seavitt, professor and chair of Landscape Architecture at the Weitzman School. nocred Catherine Seavitt’s transdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture The Weitzman School’s chair of Landscape Architecture discusses her influences and inspirations on her work as an architect and landscape architect.
Fernando Lara looks beyond famed architects to uncover deeper themes throughout history nocred Fernando Lara looks beyond famed architects to uncover deeper themes throughout history The architectural historian in Penn’s Weitzman School discusses the need for the dissemination of design ideas beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries.
Harnessing ancient materials and AI for sustainable architecture nocred Harnessing ancient materials and AI for sustainable architecture The Weitzman School’s Robotics Lab and master’s program combines robotics, artificial intelligence, and automated systems in manufacturing and architectural design in ways that are adaptable and sustainable.
Catherine Seavitt’s transdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture Catherine Seavitt, professor and chair of Landscape Architecture at the Weitzman School. nocred Catherine Seavitt’s transdisciplinary approach to landscape architecture The Weitzman School’s chair of Landscape Architecture discusses her influences and inspirations on her work as an architect and landscape architect.