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A large two-story wall inside a library beside a staircase.

A relief wall that’s a window onto architecture’s future

A public library relief wall is a novel approach to architectural design and robotic fabrication from the Weitzman School and the Robotics Lab.

Weitzman’s Daniela Fabricius on architecture, labor, and history

The architectural theorist and historian is teaching a class titled Architecture and Labor while working on two books, including “The Ethics of Calculation: Architecture and Rationalism in Postwar Germany.”

Four people wearing white hardhats are putting shovels into a trough of dirt in front of a stage, which is outside in front of a brick building.

Celebrating future renovation and expansion of historic Stuart Weitzman Hall

At a ceremonial groundbreaking, Dean Fritz Steiner, Stuart Weitzman, President Liz Magill, and Matt Nord of the School’s board of advisors joined guests to celebrate the future renovation and expansion of the 130-year-old Weitzman School of Design building now named Stuart Weitzman Hall.

NBC News

Ancient rock carvings unearthed in northern Iraqi city of Mosul

Experts from the University of Pennsylvania are supporting the reconstruction effort for the Mashki Gate in Iraq, which led to the discovery of eight marble slabs dating back to the Assyrians.

Architect Magazine

In Tuskegee and Pennsylvania, educators lead the next generation of architectural preservation

Randall Mason of the Weitzman School of Design discusses his efforts in collaboration with Tuskegee University to restore the Armstrong School, a piece of Tuskegee’s legacy and an opportunity to train students in historical preservation.

The Architect’s Newspaper

The 2022 ACADIA conference, kicking off later this month in Philadelphia, will explore new modes of practice

The Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture is returning to an in-person conference at Penn after two years of virtual events, with a quote from Fritz Steiner of the Weitzman School of Design.

Hidden City Philadephia

Symposium shines a light on the Philadelphia rowhouse

A symposium on the history, prevalence, and preservation of the Philadelphia rowhouse has been organized by the Weitzman School of Design, with quotes from Frank G. Matero.

The New York Times

Whatever happened to the starter home?

Joseph Gyourko of the Wharton School says that local communities have gotten much better at restricting unwanted development in the last 30 to 40 years.

New Scientist

Drone swarm that 3D prints cement structures could construct buildings

Robert Stuart-Smith of the Weitzman School of Design and colleagues demonstrate how 3D-printing drones can create large structures made of foam or cement, paving the way for future construction efforts.

Architectural Digest

The 53 prettiest college campuses in America

The University of Pennsylvania is ranked as America’s 28th prettiest college campus due to its Collegiate Gothic architecture.

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