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Dennis Sola Named Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2026-27

The year-long architecture residency, established in 2015 in memory of Harry der Boghosian '54, supports emerging creatives in developing design research.
Julie Sharkey May 18, 2026

The School of Architecture has announced that architect is the Harry der Boghosian Fellow for 2026–27. Sola will succeed current fellow, Tiffany Xu and become the eleventh fellow in the program’s history.

The Boghosian Fellowship at the School of Architecture—established in early 2015 in memory of Harry der Boghosian ’54 by his sister Paula der Boghosian ’64—is a year-long residency designed to give emerging independent creatives the opportunity to spend a year developing a body of design research based on an area of interest while teaching at the School of Architecture.

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Dennis Sola

Fellows play a significant role at the school by enhancing student instruction and faculty discourse, while supporting both research and the development of research-related curriculum relevant to architectural education and practice.

As the 2026–27 Harry der Boghosian Fellow, Sola will develop a year-long body of design research centered on time, finitude, maintenance and architecture’s relation to absence. His investigation will examine how architecture enters duration, how it persists through maintenance and transformation and how buildings might anticipate their own disappearance as part of their conception.

Drawing from a reading of absence against essence, the fellowship will ask how architecture can be understood through exposure, use, alteration and withdrawal, allowing form to register an awareness of its own lifespan. The research is informed by construction cultures in which adaptation and transformation often take precedence over permanence, and where continuity is secured through ongoing modification.

During the fall semester, Sola will teach a seminar focused on maintenance as a cultural, spatial and expressive practice. The course will examine repair, replacement, weathering, material aging and protocols of intervention as forces that reshape existing structures and sustain them over time. Students will consider how these operations can become drivers of architectural expression and use, positioning maintenance as a generative design framework.

In the spring, Sola will lead a studio and companion seminar organized around the design and production of a single field object. Developed at one-to-one scale and deployed either in Latin America or the United States, the object will operate as a built research instrument, testing how architecture can register environmental force, logistical conditions, civic use and temporal change through direct construction.

Investigating ‘Geometries of Tendency’

Sola’s year-long investigation will connect seminar, studio and built work through a sustained investigation into what he describes as “geometries of tendency,” where form emerges through pressures, inclinations, durations and the productive incompletion of architecture over time.

“Moving between research and deployment, the year will test architecture as protocol, artifact and field condition at once, seeking precision through measured engagement with finitude, withdrawal, territories and the cultural life of construction,” says Sola.

Like the ten previous Boghosian Fellows, Sola will work closely not only with faculty and students at the School of Architecture but will also explore interdisciplinary collaborations within the University and its various centers and colleges, while also anchoring fieldwork to nearby landscapes such as Onondaga Lake and Green Lakes State Park.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dennis Sola as the next Harry der Boghosian Fellow,” says School of Architecture Dean Michael Speaks. “His work challenges conventional ideas of permanence in architecture and will offer our students an extraordinary opportunity to engage questions of construction, adaptation and change through both research and making.”

Prior to joining Syracuse Architecture, Sola co-founded and led Ídem, a former Quito-based architectural practice whose residential work unfolded across the Andean highlands and rainforests of Ecuador, while its cultural and infrastructural projects engaged Quito and other territories. These projects shaped a practice attentive to logistics, construction protocols, material duration, environmental exposure and the temporal life of buildings. Sola’s work has been featured internationally and exhibited.

Sola earned his architecture degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador and holds a master’s in architecture II from the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

The Boghosian Fellowship has helped the School of Architecture attract the best and the brightest emerging professors. Previous fellows include Maya Alam (2016–17), Linda Zhang (2017–18), James Leng (2018–19), Benjamin Vanmuysen (2019–20), Liang Wang (2020–21), Leen Katrib (2021–22), Lily Chishan Wong (2022–23), Christina Chi Zhang (2023–24), Erin Cuevas (2024–25) and Tiffany Xu (2026–27).

To learn more about the Harry der Boghosian Fellowship, visit the .

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Architecture Professor Jess Myers Awarded Prestigious Rome Prize /2026/04/29/architecture-professor-jess-myers-awarded-prestigious-rome-prize/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:20:34 +0000 /?p=337297 The Rome Prize provides artists and scholars with dedicated time, space and a transdisciplinary community in which to advance their work within the city of Rome.

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Architecture Professor Jess Myers Awarded Prestigious Rome Prize

Julie Sharkey April 29, 2026

Jess Myers, an assistant professor in the School of Architecture, has been selected to receive the 2026–27  by the American Academy in Rome.

For more than 130 years, the academy has awarded the Rome Prize fellowship through a national competition that supports innovative work in 13 disciplines across the arts and humanities. This year, Myers was one of 31 artists and scholars to receive this highest standard of excellence.

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Jess Myers

Myers—an urbanist whose practice includes work as an editor, writer, podcaster and curator—was awarded the prize for her project, “OverPast: Disruptive Listening in Urban Pasts and Presents,” a comparative urban transmission arts project that explores acts of overpass removal in Syracuse, New York, and Rome, Italy.

The project frames overpasses (also called overbridges or flyovers) as spaces in which the promises of past urban transformation collide with contemporary calls for reparations and real estate driven visions of more than just cities. It compares the removal process of the Syracuse I-81 viaduct with the removal and redevelopment ambitions around Rome’s Tangenziale Est. The project experiments with guerrilla shortwave radio transmissions featuring audio collages of overpass field recordings, found sound, archival radio and interviews.

“This methodology is a materialization of my interests and research in sound, urban mundanity and ruptures with definitive storytelling,” says Myers.

The Rome Prize provides artists and scholars with dedicated time, space and a transdisciplinary community in which to advance their work within the city of Rome. Beginning in September, the fellows will reside and work at the academy’s 11-acre campus on the Janiculum Hill for periods ranging from five to 10 months.

Throughout the 2026–27 fellowship year, Rome Prize winners will be joined by a group of invited residents—accomplished artists and scholars who come to the academy for residencies of one to three months. In this shared environment, fellows and residents engage in ongoing exchange, participate in public programs and generate collaborations in Rome and throughout Italy, analyzing the relationships between past, present and future, fostering dialogue across disciplines and supporting new approaches to creative and scholarly work.

“Coming from a wide range of disciplines and practices, the 2026–27 cohort is united by their commitment to intellectual generosity and to cross-disciplinary engagement,” Peter N. Miller, president and CEO of the American Academy in Rome, said in a press release. “The Rome Prize is a bedrock of the Academy’s mission to support the most compelling minds in the arts and humanities from across the United States. We look forward to welcoming this cohort and to the questions, ideas and discoveries that will shape their time in the Eternal City.”

Rome Prize winners are selected annually by independent juries composed of distinguished artists and scholars. This year’s competition drew 958 applicants from across the United States and U.S. citizens living abroad, with an acceptance rate of 3.03%.

“I’m so shocked and excited to win the Rome Prize,” says Myers. “I’m really looking forward to the time and space to work on my research and experiment with radio.”

The American Academy in Rome honored the 2026-27 Rome Prize winners on April 22 during the . A complete list of winners can be found at .

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8 Things Seniors Want to Do Before Graduation /2026/04/28/8-things-seniors-want-to-do-before-graduation/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:42:29 +0000 /?p=337319 From winning a national championship to visiting the chimes in Crouse College, these soon-to-be-graduates share what’s on their Syracuse bucket list.

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8 Things Seniors Want to Do Before Graduation

From winning a national championship to visiting the chimes in Crouse College, these soon-to-be-graduates share what’s on their Syracuse bucket list.
John Boccacino April 28, 2026

The Class of 2026 is wrapping up final assignments, studying for exams and gearing up for their next adventure. But the days before Commencement are a chance to take in everything campus has to offer one last time, whether it’s a final cup of coffee at People’s Place in Hendricks Chapel, a farewell slice of pizza at Varsity or a laughter-filled stroll through the Quad with friends.

Eight seniors shared with Íű±ŹĂĆ Today the one thing they need to do before they go.

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Top row (left to right): Daniel Baris, Caiyan Bass, Juinkye Chiang, Tommy DaSilva. Bottom row (left to right): Janese Fayson, Joy Mao, Emma Muchnick, German Nolivos.

Daniel Baris, a sport analytics and statistics major in the and the (A&S): “Win a championship in intramural wiffleball. My team has come close in the past, and I feel like this could be our year.”

Caiyan Bass, a communication sciences and disorders major in A&S and a Remembrance Scholar: “Take a trip up the Mount to visit Flint Hall, my freshman year residence hall. Walking through campus and the Quad to get to the top of the Mount steps was something I did every day when I first got to Syracuse. Going back would serve as a fun moment to not only remember that uphill trek, but also to reflect on everything the past four years have taught and given me.”

Juinkye Chiang, an architecture major in the : “I want to build a full-scale mockup of my architectural design, as this will be one of the only opportunities I will ever have to access the advanced fabrication facilities in Slocum Hall.”

Tommy DaSilva, a public health, policy studies and citizenship and civic engagement major in the and a Remembrance Scholar: “Have a movie night with friends. With college ending, I know that there is a very low possibility that I will live so close to all my friends again, so I want to make the most of our last few weeks together through our film nights.”

Janese Fayson, a marketing and finance major in the  and executive vice president of the (SGA): “Visit every academic building on campus. Somehow, there are still a few I’ve never stepped foot in, and it feels important to experience all the spaces that make up the University before I leave. It’s a way of fully taking in everything Syracuse has to offer while closing this chapter feeling complete.”

Joy Mao, a television, radio and film major in the , policy studies major in the Maxwell School and A&S and a Remembrance Scholar: “I took Fashion and Portraiture with Professor Gregory Heisler my sophomore year. It was an impactful class for my creative brain. One of the photographers we researched was Margaret Bourke-White, the first female photographer for Life magazine and the first female war correspondent. She gave her work to the University after she retired. I would like to visit the in Bird Library prior to graduation.”

Emma Muchnick, a sport management major in the Falk College and a midfielder on the : “Before I graduate, I want to win a national championship. To be able to bring back a national championship to Syracuse with this group would be so special and a perfect way to cap off my time as a student-athlete here. I’m so proud to represent this University and I want to do it on the biggest stage.”

German Nolivos, a political science major in the Maxwell School and A&S, public relations major in the Newhouse School, SGA president and a Remembrance Scholar: “Visit the chimes in the bell tower in Crouse College. It’s such a meaningful and recognizable part of the University, representing the history and tradition that defines the Syracuse experience. Being able to stand there before graduating feels like a full-circle moment.”

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2026-27 Remembrance Scholars Named: 35 Students, One Enduring Mission /2026/04/13/2026-27-remembrance-scholars-named-35-students-one-enduring-mission/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:39:41 +0000 /?p=336192 The Remembrance Scholars plan the Remembrance activities held at the University each year, and the cohort will be recognized during a convocation in the fall.

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2026-27 Remembrance Scholars Named: 35 Students, One Enduring Mission

The Remembrance Scholars plan the Remembrance activities held at the University each year, and the cohort will be recognized during a convocation in the fall.
Kelly Homan Rodoski April 13, 2026

Nearly four decades after the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 claimed 35 Íű±ŹĂĆ students, a new cohort of scholars is keeping their memory alive.

The Remembrance Scholarships, now in their 37th year, were founded as a tribute to—and means of remembering—the students studying in London and Florence through Íű±ŹĂĆ who were killed in the Dec. 21, 1988, bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Those students were among the 270 people who perished in the bombing. The scholarships are funded through an endowment supported by gifts from alumni, friends, parents and corporations.

Significant support for the Remembrance Scholarships has been provided by Jean Thompson ’66 and Íű±ŹĂĆ Life Trustee Richard L. Thompson G’67 in memory of Jean Taylor Phelan Terry ’43 and John F. Phelan, Jean Thompson’s parents; by Board of Trustees Chairman Emeritus Steven Barnes ’82 and Deborah Barnes; by The Syracuse Association of Zeta Psi in memory of Alexander Lowenstein; and by the Fred L. Emerson Foundation.

Selection Process

Remembrance Scholars are chosen in their junior year through a competitive selection process. Applicants submitted an essay and a reflective response in multimedia, artistic, musical or written format as part of a comprehensive application. The application evaluation committee is composed of University faculty and staff and current Remembrance Scholars. The $5,000 scholarships are awarded on the basis of community impact, leadership, creativity and thoughtful academic inquiry.

“The Remembrance Scholars bring something exceptional to our University: a commitment to learning, to leading and to giving back. Through their accomplishments, they carry forward the legacy of the students for whom these scholarships were created. Recognizing them is both a privilege and a point of deep pride for Íű±ŹĂĆ,” says Lois Agnew, vice chancellor, provost and chief academic officer.

The Remembrance Scholars plan the Remembrance activities held at the University each year, and the cohort will be recognized during a convocation in the fall.

2026-27 Remembrance Scholars

The 2026-27 Remembrance Scholars, their hometowns, majors and schools and colleges are the following:

  • Victoria Alwar of Homa Bay, Kenya, a biology major and neuroscience major in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Madiou Bah of Bronx, New York, a broadcast and digital journalism major in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and an economics major in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and A&S;
  • Sigourney Bell of Birmingham, Alabama, a broadcast and digital journalism major in the Newhouse School and member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Nasya Simone Bellard of Concord, North Carolina, a political science major in the Maxwell School and A&S;
  • Tyler Branigan of Delhi, New York, a policy studies major and economics major in the Maxwell School and A&S, an environment, sustainability and policy major in the Maxwell School and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Teaghan Brostrom of Sacramento, Califorrnia, an international relations major in the Maxwell School and A&S, a broadcast and digital journalism major in the Newhouse School and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Keona Bukhari-Adams of Springfield, New Jersey, a neuroscience major and psychology major in A&S;
  • Mason Burley of Webster, New York, an inclusive adolescent education major in the School of Education and history major in the Maxwell School and A&S;
  • Samuel Esteban Cornell of Houston, Texas, an international relations major in the Maxwell School and A&S and finance major in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management;
  • Eliora Enriquez of Doon, Iowa, a film major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA);
  • Quinn Gonzalez of Wantage, New Jersey, a nutrition major in the David B. Falk College of Sport and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Jiya Gumaste of Ashburn, Virginia, a chemistry major and neuroscience major in A&S;
  • Shivika Gupta of Rochester, New York, a political science major in the Maxwell School and A&S and law, society and policy major in the Maxwell School;
  • Abigail (Abi) Handel of Newton, Massachusetts, a biology major in A&S and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Alexis Heveron of Rochester, New York, a chemical engineering major in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS);
  • Emily Hunnewell of Chicago, Illinois, a policy studies major in the Maxwell School and A&S and a business management major in the Whitman School;
  • Daniella Jacob of Millburn, New Jersey, a health and exercise science major in the Falk College and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Sydney Kincaid of Seattle, Washington, a music education major in VPA and the School of Education;
  • Kennedy King of Pasadena, California, an anthropology major and political science major in the Maxwell School and A&S, an art history major in A&S and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Chloe Anjolie Kiser of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, an advertising major in the Newhouse School and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Carmen Lee-Bennett of Buffalo, New York, a biology major in A&S and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Aaron Lener of Homer, New York, a linguistic studies major in A&S, an international relations major in the Maxwell School and A&S and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Haonan (Eric) Ma of Beijing, China, a student in the School of Architecture;
  • Carter J. Moreland of Dallas, Texas, a political science major and an economics major in the Maxwell School and A&S;
  • Darren Murphy of San Ramon, California, an applied mathematics major in A&S, an economics major in the Maxwell School and A&S and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Sophia Hoyos Murray of Northborough, Massachusetts, a psychology major and biology major in A&S;
  • Matilda Nichols of Fairfield, Connecticut, a chemistry major and forensic science major in A&S;
  • Will Parsons of Albany, New York, a chemical engineering major in ECS;
  • Alana Ramirez-Velez of Manati, Puerto Rico, a biology major and neuroscience major in A&S and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Ella Roerden of Syracuse, New York, an anthropology major and international relations major in the Maxwell School and A&S;
  • Sreshtha Thangaswamy of Edison, New Jersey, a political science major and economics major in the Maxwell School and A&S;
  • Halle Varney of Potsdam, New York, a psychology major in A&S;
  • Cara Williams of Greenwood, Indiana, an international relations major in the Maxwell School and A&S, a political philosophy major in A&S and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Katie Wood of Clifton, Virginia, a musical theater major in VPA and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program; and
  • Chelsea Zhang of Suzhou, China, and Hayward, California, a student in the School of Architecture.

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Jeannine Lostritto Named School of Architecture Convocation Speaker /2026/04/06/jeannine-lostritto-named-school-of-architecture-convocation-speaker/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:32:32 +0000 /?p=335865 Lostritto is a Íű±ŹĂĆ Trustee and a member of the School of Architecture Advisory Board.

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Campus & Community Jeannine Lostritto Named School of Architecture Convocation Speaker

Jeannine Lostritto

Jeannine Lostritto Named School of Architecture Convocation Speaker

Lostritto is a Íű±ŹĂĆ Trustee and a member of the School of Architecture Advisory Board.
Julie Sharkey April 6, 2026

The has announced that Jeannine Lostritto ’90, a Íű±ŹĂĆ Trustee and member of the School of Architecture Advisory Board, will address graduates at the 2026 Convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 9, at 10 a.m. in Hendricks Chapel.

Lostritto has parlayed her interest in architecture into her professional, personal and volunteer experiences, most recently through her engagement with the board of trustees of Friends Academy in Locust Valley, New York, an independent Quaker college-preparatory private school serving students from early childhood through 12th grade.

A former Friends Academy parent, Lostritto serves as a member of its Board of Trustees and on its Governance Committee, and helps oversee new building construction, campus maintenance and the stewardship of existing facilities.

After earning an undergraduate degree in architecture from the School of Architecture, Lostritto first took a job as an architectural consultant at Avis Rent-a-Car, working on commercial architecture projects. From 1995 to 1998, she was employed in the civil engineering division at Sear-Brown—an architecture, engineering, planning and construction services firm—where she worked on large highway and expressway projects, such as the renovation of the Queens Midtown Tunnel, as well as drainage and landscape architecture projects.

Lostritto is a former board member of her family’s real estate company, Steel Equities, and serves on the Board of Regents at NYU-Winthrop Hospital. She also helps to manage a food pantry and a faith formation program at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Brookville, New York, where she is a Eucharistic Minister.

Additionally, Jeannine and her husband, Glenn, actively support Íű±ŹĂĆ through contributions to such initiatives as the Lostritto Family Global Experience Scholarship, the Barnes Center at The Arch and the General Supported Scholarship Fund. The Lostrittos were the first donors to support The Syracuse Promise initiative, which aims to significantly expand scholarship support for high-achieving students.

“Jeannine Lostritto is among the school’s most engaged board members and supporters. She is also an active member on the Facilities Committee of the Board of Trustees and has contributed greatly to the positive transformation of our campus over the last several years,” says School of Architecture Dean Michael Speaks. “Perhaps most importantly, Jeannine is a strong advocate and financial supporter for Syracuse Architecture student scholarships, especially those studying abroad in our outstanding Florence program. We are all looking forward to welcoming her as our 2026 Convocation speaker.”

Lostritto lives in Old Brookville, New York, with her husband. They have three children, Domenica “Sunny” L’23, Glenn Jr., and Joseph.

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Jeannine Lostritto Named School of Architecture Convocation Speaker
Architecture Students Named to Future100 List in Metropolis Magazine /2026/04/02/architecture-students-named-to-future100-list-in-metropolis-magazine-3/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:23:14 +0000 /?p=335283 Gabrielle Knauf ’26 and Hannah Puerta-Carlson ’26 join an elite group of architecture and interior design students from the United States and Canada.

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Hannah Puerta-Carlson collaborated with Gabrielle Knauf and classmate Audrey Delia on “Grotta Sosta,” which reimagines a former mining site as a park designed for rest, reflection and renewal.

Architecture Students Named to Future100 List in Metropolis Magazine

Gabrielle Knauf ’26 and Hannah Puerta-Carlson ’26 join an elite group of architecture and interior design students from the United States and Canada.
Julie Sharkey April 2, 2026

Gabrielle Knauf ’26 and Hannah Puerta-Carlson ’26—both fifth-year architecture degree students in the School of Architecture—have been selected for , an elite group of architecture and interior design students from the United States and Canada.

Launched in 2021, the award recognizes the top 100 graduating students in North America who, as rising leaders, are defining and reimagining the practice of architecture and interior design. Knauf and Puerta-Carlson are two of only 25 undergraduate architecture students to receive the honor, selected based on the creativity, rigor, skill and professionalism exhibited by their portfolios and nomination entries.

This year’s cohort features an exceptional group of emerging designers who demonstrate a shared commitment to purposeful, research-driven design. Through experimentation, critical thinking and bold creativity, their projects thoughtfully engage community, culture, inclusivity and sustainability with care and conviction, according to Metropolis magazine.

Gabrielle Knauf

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Gabrielle Knauf

°­ČÔČčłÜŽÚ’s demonstrates her innate and intuitive design ability through the use of model-making, hand drawing and digital workflow.

In “YYarehouse,” a project led by instructor Il Hwan Kim, Knauf and her classmate Julia LaRow ’26 explore how to reuse large structural concrete elements from demolished buildings instead of discarding them. Rather than treating buildings as disposable, the project proposes a circular-economy approach, where load-bearing components like double-T slabs and columns are salvaged and repurposed, either in similar roles or reconfigured into new structural systems.

Using concrete components sourced from two nearby buildings slated for demolition, the design experiments with transforming these elements to create a new hybrid structure. The building itself functions as a warehouse and makerspace for material reuse, reinforcing its mission. Architecturally, the project highlights reused materials by making them visible and expressive—from the structural system to the façade. It also integrates sustainable features like rainwater collection and radiant heating.

Overall, “YYarehouse” demonstrates how thoughtful deconstruction, reuse, and design innovation can reduce construction waste while creating functional, expressive architecture.

Architectural scale model of a dark industrial warehouse interior with a small human figure for scale.
YYarehouse, macro-scale concrete reuse

“Gabrielle is curious and thoughtful, with a natural ability to guide others and explain complex ideas in an engaging way,” says Nimet Anwar, an assistant professor of architecture who nominated Knauf. “She explores new methods and tools with enthusiasm, and her passion and curiosity spark the same energy in those around her.”

Knauf has served as an undergraduate program associate for ten sections of a second-year design studio, supporting students through lectures, tutorials and desk critiques, as well as in a remote summer pre-college architecture course. In 2025, she received an honorable mention for her Integrated Design Studio Prize project and has been named to the Dean’s List every semester since 2022.

“I feel incredibly honored to have been nominated for this award,” says Knauf. “The application process itself was rewarding, giving me the opportunity to reflect on my five years and how much I’ve grown with the support of faculty and friends. Being nominated alongside such talented peers, especially Hannah, is particularly meaningful—we’ve collaborated on projects through both work and studio, and ending this chapter together feels extra special. Being named a Future100 winner makes all the hard work feel worthwhile, and I’m excited to begin my professional career with the support of the Metropolis network.”

After graduation, Knauf plans to work in a full-time position as an architectural designer while working toward licensure.

Hannah Puerta-Carlson

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Hannah Puerta-Carlson

±ÊłÜ±đ°ùłÙČč-°äČč°ù±ôČőŽÇČÔ’s demonstrates her intuitive sense of design coupled with clear, purposeful and mature visual communication and creativity.

During her study abroad experience in Florence, Puerta-Carlson collaborated with Knauf and classmate Audrey Delia ’26 on “Grotta Sosta,” which reimagines a former mining site as a park designed for rest, reflection and renewal.

Acknowledging the site’s intense history of extraction, the project defines “rest” as a cycle of protection, recovery and emergence for both visitors and the landscape. Through subtle, non-invasive interventions—such as framing views, filling spaces and creating stepped transitions—the design gently shapes how people experience the site. These strategies separate areas of activity from spaces of calm, guiding visitors through different stages of rest. The park includes flexible, seasonal programs like sitting, swimming, fishing and play, allowing both people and the environment to periodically pause and recover.

Ultimately, “Grotta Sosta” transforms a once-extractive landscape into a serene, regenerative space that supports both human and ecological rest.

Ruins of a former coastal mining site with arched stone structures along a rocky Mediterranean shoreline.
Grotta Sosta overall project view, highlighting the light repair of the ruins.

“Hannah has excellent ideas, and she can convey them through the architectural and design language,” says Omar Ali, an assistant professor of architecture who nominated Puerta-Carlson. “Her interdisciplinary approach, her ability to translate this into design application, paired with her dedication, position her as a promising leader in the field.”

Puerta-Carlson belongs to RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program and has served on the school’s student mentor squad. She is a recipient of the Íű±ŹĂĆ 1870 Scholarship, Invest in Success Scholarship and the Íű±ŹĂĆ Orange Distinction Award, as well as the Syracuse Abroad Academic Excellence Award (2024). In summer 2025, her project “Evolving an Urban Ecology” was selected for the prestigious national honor of inclusion in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.

“Being selected for the Metropolis Future 100 is an incredible honor,” says Puerta-Carlson. “When my professors encouraged me to apply, I was deeply touched by their confidence in me, and being chosen has only strengthened my gratitude for the opportunities I’ve had at Íű±ŹĂĆ. Learning from and designing alongside such inspiring professors and classmates has been truly formative. This recognition makes me even more excited to step into a broader professional network and carry those experiences with me as I begin my career.”

After graduation, Puerta-Carlson hopes to secure a full-time position at an architecture firm—ideally in New York City—where she can begin completing her Architectural Experience Program (AXP) hours toward licensure. After several years of professional experience, she plans to return to academia to pursue a master’s degree in landscape architecture or urbanism.

As part of the Future100 honor, Knauf and ±ÊłÜ±đ°ùłÙČč-°äČč°ù±ôČőŽÇČÔ’s work has been shared with a global network of architecture and design leaders, offering meaningful exposure to top firms and influential professionals across the industry. Their profiles also appear in a dedicated online feature at and in the magazine’s January/February/March issue.

The full Future100 class of 2026 digital showcase is .

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Gustavo Nascimento Named OPC’s 2026 Administrative Fellow /2026/03/31/gustavo-nascimento-named-opcs-2026-administrative-fellow/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:05:52 +0000 /?p=335327 Nascimento, a School of Architecture staff member, will lead an intergenerational collaboration project as part of the Office of People and Culture's fellowship program.

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Gustavo Nascimento Named OPC’s 2026 Administrative Fellow

Nascimento, a School of Architecture staff member, will lead an intergenerational collaboration project as part of the Office of People and Culture's fellowship program.
March 31, 2026

The (OPC) has selected Gustavo Nascimento, assistant director of enrollment and engagement in the , as the recipient of its administrative fellowship program.

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Gustavo Nascimento, OPC administrative fellow

Nascimento will conduct a project to advance two of OPC’s strategic areas of impact: community-building and professional development.

Last semester, OPC invited staff members to apply for the fellowship as part of its commitment to promote a campus that is welcoming to all while providing professional development and leadership opportunities for mid-level staff.

“This fellowship provides a unique opportunity for staff members to advance a project that may fall outside of their primary role, while strategically advancing the University’s broader efforts to create a welcoming environment,” says Vice President for People and Culture Mary Grace Almandrez.

Nascimento is developing a project that will explore how intergenerational differences influence communication, leadership and collaboration.

“The goal of this project is to strengthen intergenerational collaboration across the institution by equipping staff with practical tools to navigate differences and improve team dynamics, and create a more supportive and connected workplace environment,” says Nascimento.

Titled “Leading Across Generations,” the project aligns with Nascimento’s lifelong commitment and professional passion to foster inclusive environments where staff, administrators and students feel valued and understood.

The topic is especially timely as today’s workforce in higher education spans across multiple generations, each with its own communication styles, expectations and perspectives.

“It is critical to foster effective collaboration, employee engagement and supportive cultures as institutions adapt to changing dynamics and an evolving student population,” says Nascimento.

In addition to his primary role, Nascimento also serves as chair of the Culture and Strategic Initiatives Council in the School of Architecture.

—Story by Rachel Scalisi

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2026 Íű±ŹĂĆ Scholars Announced /2026/03/25/2026-syracuse-university-scholars-announced/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:41:08 +0000 /?p=334947 The students were recognized for their academic excellence, independent research and creative work, and contributions to their fields of study.

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Campus & Community 2026 Íű±ŹĂĆ Scholars Announced

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2026 Íű±ŹĂĆ Scholars Announced

The students were recognized for their academic excellence, independent research and creative work, and contributions to their fields of study.
Kelly Homan Rodoski March 25, 2026

Twelve graduating seniors have earned the title of 2026 Íű±ŹĂĆ Scholar—the highest undergraduate honor the University awards—recognized for their academic excellence, independent research and creative work, and contributions to their fields. The scholars were selected by a Universitywide faculty committee.

“It is a great privilege to recognize our University Scholars and all they have accomplished—from academics to research to service—over the course of their undergraduate years,” says Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Lois Agnew. “These graduating seniors have truly distinguished themselves, and I have no doubt that the contributions they make beyond Syracuse will be as remarkable as the ones they have made here.”

Group photo collage with text "2026 Íű±ŹĂĆ Scholars" — twelve student honorees are displayed in two rows against a blue background with the Íű±ŹĂĆ 'S' logo. Names include Daniel Baris, Juinkye Chiang, Rylie DiMaio, Julia Fancher, Edward Lu, Gustavo Madero Carriles, Sadie Meyer, Jorge Morales, Maya Philips, Nathan Torabi, Gianna Voce and Qiong Wu.

The 2026 Íű±ŹĂĆ Scholars are the following:

  • Daniel Baris, a sport analytics major in the David B. Falk College of Sport, a statistics major in the College of Arts and Sciences and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Juinkye Chiang, a student in the School of Architecture and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Rylie DiMaio, a health and exercise major in the Falk College and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Julia Fancher, a physics major and an applied mathematics major in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Edward Lu, a music composition major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and a music history and cultures major in A&S;
  • Gustavo Madero Carriles, a political science major in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and A&S and a public relations major in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications;
  • Sadie Meyer, a biomedical engineering major in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) and mathematics major in A&S;
  • Jorge Morales, a history major and anthropology major in the Maxwell School and A&S and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Maya Philips, a biology major and communication sciences and disorders major in A&S and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Nathan Torabi, a political science, citizenship and civic engagement and law, society and policy major in the Maxwell School and A&S and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program;
  • Gianna Voce, a computer science major in ECS and a neuroscience major in A&S; and
  • Qiong Wu, a general accounting, finance and business analytics major in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management; an economics major in the Maxwell School and A&S; a mathematics major in A&S and a member of the RenĂ©e Crown University Honors Program.

The scholars will be recognized at the University’s Commencement ceremony on May 10 in the JMA Wireless Dome. The student Commencement speaker will be chosen from among their ranks.

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Architecture Alumnus Elevated to AIA College of Fellows /2026/02/27/architecture-alumnus-elevated-to-aia-college-of-fellows/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:57:47 +0000 /?p=333629 A recognized leader in sustainable design, Thom Powell G'90 integrates technical expertise with innovation to advance environmentally responsible practice across Texas.

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Architecture Alumnus Elevated to AIA College of Fellows

A recognized leader in sustainable design, Thom Powell G'90 integrates technical expertise with innovation to advance environmentally responsible practice across Texas.
Julie Sharkey Feb. 27, 2026

alumnus Thom Powell G’90 has been elevated to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).  He has received this prestigious honor in recognition of his notable contributions to the advancement of the profession of architecture.

Powell is among 78 member-architects and 11 honorary international members  recently elevated. will be honored at the AIA College of Fellows Investiture on June 11 in San Diego.

Election to the AIA’s College of Fellows is one of the highest individual honors the institute bestows on members. Out of a total AIA membership of more than 100,000, only 3% carry this distinction.

The elevation to fellowship is conferred on architects with at least 10 years of AIA architect membership and demonstrated influence in at least one of the following areas: promoted the aesthetic, scientific and practical efficiency of the profession; advanced the science and art of planning and building by advancing the standards of practice; coordinated the building industry and the profession of architecture; ensured the advancement of the living standards of people through their improved environment; made the profession of ever-increasing service to society; advanced the science and art of planning and building by advancing the standards of architectural education and training. Fellows were selected by a nine-member Jury of Fellows.

A Leader in Sustainable Design

Powell is a partner at , a Texas‑based design firm serving municipal and institutional clients statewide. A recognized leader in sustainable design, Powell integrates technical expertise with innovation to advance environmentally responsible practice across Texas.

Powell’s commitment to durability and environmental stewardship was shaped early in his career during Íű±ŹĂĆ’s study abroad program, where he interned with an architectural office in Florence, Italy, contributing to the restoration of 500‑year‑old structures near the Pitti Palace. The experience established principles of longevity, craft and responsible design that continue to inform his work.

Throughout his career, Powell has collaborated on high-profile and landmark projects. His work includes the transformation of Arnold Schwarzenneger’s first gym into a private residence and the offices of the then-Los Angeles Raiders’ team physicians in Beverly Hills. In the Dallas Arts District, he partnered with Allied Works on the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Foster + Partners on Artist Square and the AT&T Performing Arts Center Information Center and Morphosis on the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.

After completing his M.Arch II in 1990, Powell founded Gang of Four Design in Los Angeles. He later relocated to Dallas, leading the development of Santa Monica Place along the Santa Fe Trail and designing his residence in the historic Hollywood Heights neighborhood. In 2004, Powell joined GFF Architects as the firm’s first director of sustainable design, establishing its environmental leadership platform. In 2020, he co‑founded BVG4 Architecture as design partner, continuing his commitment to advancing institutional and municipal design through innovation, collaboration and sustainable excellence.

Powell has played a significant leadership role with the AIA and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). He served on the AIA Dallas Board of Directors from 2009-21, contributing to major initiatives including the founding of the Dallas Center for architecture in 2015. Earlier, as chair of the AIA Dallas Committee on the Environment (2008), he launched a sustainability resource website that reached nearly 2,000 visitors across 84 countries and earned him recognition as AIA Dallas Young Architect of the Year. He also chaired the North Texas Sustainable Showcase (2008–12), expanding regional awareness of high-performance design.

Powell served on the USGBC North Texas (2009-15) and the USGBC Texas Chapter (2016-23). As chair of USGBC North Texas in 2014, he led the merger of four regional chapters into a unified USGBC Texas Chapter. He later served as statewide vice chair (2018-19) and chair (2020-21), guiding strategic growth and advancing sustainable design initiatives across Texas.

In 2024, Powell was named a LEED Fellow by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)—the program’s highest distinction—an honor awarded to only 437 professionals globally since 2011. The recognition reflects his sustained leadership, expertise and impact in advancing green building practices.

Purpose Shaped by Pan Am 103 Tragedy

For Powell, election to the AIA College of Fellows carries deep personal meaning. He has long felt, as he describes it, “a deep responsibility to make a meaningful contribution to the profession”—a sense of purpose shaped profoundly by a formative moment early in his life. After studying in Italy, he flew home on Pan Am Flight 103 just one day after the tragedy over Lockerbie on Dec. 21, 1988, having delayed his return to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The narrowness of that circumstance stayed with him, particularly as he realized he was the same age as his grandfather—his namesake—when he died in a tractor accident. Those experiences impressed upon him how fragile and precious time can be. Reaching this milestone, Powell reflects, is a way to honor those who influenced his path and are no longer here.

 

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Year of the Horse Celebrations Planned Across Campus /2026/02/12/year-of-the-horse-celebrations-planned-across-campus/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:54:28 +0000 /?p=332698 Several groups will host events throughout the month, celebrating the holiday with food, crafts and performances.

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Campus & Community Year of the Horse Celebrations Planned Across Campus

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Year of the Horse Celebrations Planned Across Campus

Several groups will host events throughout the month, celebrating the holiday with food, crafts and performances.
Feb. 12, 2026

The Lunar New Year—also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival—marks one of the world’s most widely celebrated holidays, observed by as many as 2 billion people across Asian cultures. On Feb. 17, the Year of the Snake officially gives way to the Year of the Horse, a symbol of energy, enthusiasm and independence in the Chinese Zodiac.

Throughout the remainder of February, opportunities will be offered to celebrate this cultural milestone, giving the University community a chance to experience traditions that have been passed down for generations—from sharing meals and creating crafts to enjoying performances and exchanging red envelopes filled with blessings for the year ahead. Here is what’s planned in the weeks ahead.

Friday, Feb. 13: School of Architecture Lunar New Year Celebration

A will be held in Slocum Hall from 5 to 6:30 p.m., organized by international students in the School of Architecture and Dean Michael Speaks. The Slocum Hall atrium will be transformed into a festival-like atmosphere where students can take a break and engage in such activities as knot tying, calligraphy, fortune scratch-offs and a photo booth.

Food, chocolate coins and traditional candies, and tea with Dean Speaks will be served. A series of short presentations about East Asian culture and architecture, featuring School of Architecture faculty, is also planned to begin at 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 16: Asian American Journalists Association Celebration

The Asian American Journalists Association will hold its in 303 Newhouse 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The evening will include fun activities, delicious food and more! All are welcome to attend.

Tuesday, Feb. 17: Lunar New Year Craft Night

The Center for International Services will host its from 5 to 7 p.m. at 310 Walnut Place. Participants can join in crafts, build community and then head to one of three dining centers for a themed dinner celebrating the Chinese New Year.

Tuesday, Feb. 17: Dining Center Dumplings

During dinner service on Feb. 17, at Sadler, Shaw and Ernie Davis Dining Centers, including vegetable, beef and vegetable, edamame, pork shumai, chicken lemongrass and chicken teriyaki flavors.

Saturday, Feb. 21: Chinese United Student and Scholar Association Spring Festival Celebration

The Chinese United Student and Scholar Association will host its from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium. This event is both a talent showcase and a cultural celebration, providing a platform for students to share their cultures and talents with others.

Wednesday, Feb. 25: alpha Kappa Delta Phi Red Envelope and Zodiac Craft Workshop

alpha Kappa Delta Phi will host a from 7 to 8 p.m. in Lyman Hall. Participants can learn about Lunar New Year traditions while decorating red envelopes and creating zodiac-themed crafts. The event celebrates cultural appreciation through hands-on activities and provides a welcoming space to learn, connect and express creativity. Open to all!

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What Makes Curling a Winter Olympics Must-Watch /2026/02/09/what-makes-curling-a-winter-olympics-must-watch/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:52:02 +0000 /?p=332361 Student-athletes explain the sport's unique appeal and how curling builds community on and off the ice.

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Health, Sport & Society What Makes Curling a Winter Olympics Must-Watch

Eric Silfies (left) and Adam Wingert (right) sweep the ice in front of the stone for Syracuse's club curling team. (Photo courtesy of the Syracuse club curling team)

What Makes Curling a Winter Olympics Must-Watch

Student-athletes explain the sport's unique appeal and how curling builds community on and off the ice.
John Boccacino Feb. 9, 2026

Every four years, millions of people around the world find themselves glued to their televisions, watching athletes slide massive stones across sheets of ice while teammates frantically sweep in front of them at the Olympics.

What makes curling so appealing?

Members of the explain what entices people into the sport that is part ice, part strategy and part finesse.

A student smiles while posing for a headshot indoors.
Adam Wingert

“There’s just something special about curling. The novelty and the silliness of the sport draw you in. Every four years we just have to watch curling at the Olympics,” says Adam Wingert ’27, a member of the Íű±ŹĂĆ club curling team and fourth-year architecture student in the .

“Growing up, I would watch curling at the Olympics with my parents and I often thought, ‘Yeah, I could do that,’” says teammate Alex Reid ’26, who is studying computer science in the .

Before this year’s Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy, Wingert and Reid share what viewers can expect and invite community members to try their own hand at some of the team’s open lessons.

The Basics of Curling

Traditional curling features four-person teams taking their turn sending a massive stone down a thin sheet of ice while teammates frantically clean and sweep as the stone slides towards its target, known as a house.

Sweepers utilize a broom to melt the top surface of the ice as the stone is hurtling toward its target. But don’t let the name fool you: there are no bristles on these brooms, just a thin fabric covering over a foam pad.

Sweepers use their brooms to control the stone’s speed and trajectory by reducing friction with the ice—making it slide farther, curl less or curl more depending on strategy.

Stones can be used to either knock an opponent’s stone out of the house, or to position it strategically in the house to amass points. Teams score points for each stone closer to the center of the house than their opponent’s best stone.

A Íű±ŹĂĆ curler in navy uniform crouches on the ice, hand on the stone's handle, ready to deliver.

Debunking Misconceptions

Despite competing on ice, the athletes don’t wear skates when they throw the stone. Instead, Orange student-athletes either wear sliders or specialized nonstick shoes made from Teflon that provide grip and traction.

Once the stone has been released, Reid says another misconception—that the stone will automatically go where you intend it to—is also quickly debunked.

“Playing conditions on the ice change over time,” Reid says. “By the nature of the sport, the same exact shot is not going to wind up in the same position as the competition advances. Curling gets down to the minutiae, and every moment has to be perfect.”

What to Know About Syracuse Curling

The Syracuse Curling Club has nine co-ed student-athletes, practices at the Utica Curling Club and competes in tournaments (called bonspiels) as part of both the regional Grand National Curling Club College League and USA Curling. At each competition, teams earn points based on their performance that determine which schools advance into the National Championship.

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Alex Reid

Syracuse recently placed second at the Yale Curling Club’s SuperSpiel tournament in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and is preparing for the Northeast Regionals tournament this weekend in Utica, New York. If Syracuse places in the top two teams at regionals, it will automatically qualify for the 2026 National Championship, March 12-15, in Schenectady, New York.

“We’re able to come out and represent Syracuse and be part of the club’s proud history,” Reid says. “To be able to say I made my mark is a really special feeling.”

After each tournament, a Spirit of Curling award is presented to the team that best embodies sportsmanship and professionalism while helping to grow the sport. Teams will then stack their brooms on the table and celebrate the end of a hard-fought game by getting to know a little bit more about their opponents.

“That speaks to the broader culture of curling,” Wingert says. “Curling is a competitive sport, and we want to win, but being part of this tight-knit community comes first. Curling is about doing better every single time and being the best person you can be.”

The Íű±ŹĂĆ curling team stands on the ice holding brooms and a Syracuse banner.

‘I’m Part of Something Bigger Than Myself’

Determined to spread their love of curling across campus, the club team runs free learn to curl classes at the Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion on South Campus. At these sessions, which normally occur in September and October, all the necessary equipment is provided, free of charge.

That’s how Reid became involved and now he’s a key contributor to the team that has its sights set on representing the University at the upcoming national tournament.

“Once I tried the sport, what made me stick around was this understanding that I was part of something that was bigger than myself,” Reid says.

Wingert, who fell in love with the sport when he was a child growing up in Southern Ontario, Canada, says nearly every member of the club team had zero curling experience before coming to campus.

“The learn to curl sessions are great because it helps us recruit for the club while spreading our love of curling on campus,” Wingert says.

For more information or to fill out an interest form, visit the .

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Club curling members (from left) Pierce Neubert, Adam Wingert, Alex Reid and Melanie Salas pose at the national tournament in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. (Photo provided by the Syracuse club curling team)

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School of Architecture Announces Spring 2026 Visiting Critics /2026/01/27/school-of-architecture-announces-spring-2026-visiting-critics/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:43:51 +0000 /?p=331794 Boghosian Fellow Tiffany Xu, Gary Bates and Herwig Baumgartner will teach studios and give public lectures this semester.

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School of Architecture Announces Spring 2026 Visiting Critics

Boghosian Fellow Tiffany Xu, Gary Bates and Herwig Baumgartner will teach studios and give public lectures this semester.
Julie Sharkey Jan. 27, 2026

Each semester, upper-level architecture students participate in the visiting critic program that brings leading architects and scholars from around the world to the school. Three studios will be held on campus this spring.

Tiffany Xu (Boghosian Fellow 2025-26)

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Tiffany Xu

will teach the visiting critic studio, “16INOC: Experiments in Light Timber,” which will explore the potential of light timber through the lens of medium specificity.

16” O.C. (16 inches on center) denotes a fundamental unit in light timber framing, a construction system that accounts for 90% of all residential construction in the United States. This system is deeply entwined with histories of ecological management, skilled labor and developments in modern manufacturing. That light timber has persisted as a viable medium of construction from the late Industrial Revolution to the present, with relatively little modification, speaks to its capacity to traverse technological and aesthetic paradigms. Over time, however, it has accumulated conventions and ingrained habits that have drifted from its original experimental and informal foundations.

The studio positions conventions of timber framing—such as typical spacing, methods of layering and the treatment of framing as a hidden cavity—as codes to be critically examined, tested and reimagined. Design prompts will be derived from literary short stories, with an emphasis on tectonics, material ecology and the translation of narrative into spatial and material languages. Sites of intervention will engage existing structures rather than start from the ground up, and students will study precedents ranging from the renowned to the anonymous.

Xu will give a on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 5:30 p.m. in the atrium of Slocum Hall.

Gary Bates (Make Make)

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Gary Bates

will teach the visiting critic studio, “Harlem Lane(s): Architecture as Civic Infrastructure,” which reimagines Harlem’s historic Black churches as catalysts for equitable urban transformation. Rather than treating these buildings as static landmarks, the studio positions them as interconnected civic infrastructures—sites where housing, culture, environmental systems and  community governance can be reconfigured to resist displacement and support collective wealth building.

Using “synaptic urbanism,” students will study multiple church sites as a network of nodes forming a larger civic system across Harlem. Working in research teams, focused on Culture and Memory, Environment and Infrastructure, Energy and Mobility, and Geopolitics and Governance, students will produce forensic mappings that reveal how systemic inequities shape urban space.

The studio draws on Fernand Braudel’s temporal frameworks and Ralph Ellison’s notion of “ultrasonic semitones” to explore subtle cultural and spatial forces. Design proposals will develop “counter-gravitational” architectures that challenge economic models through cooperative ownership, community land trusts and closed-loop environmental systems.

Emphasizing “territorial intelligence,” the studio treats each site as a living system where water, soil, plants, non-human habitats and human communities interact across scales. By centering Harlem’s churches as sites of spatial, political and economic agency, the studio frames architectural practice as a tool for civic repair and reparative justice.

Bates will give a on Thursday, March 19, at 5:30 p.m. in the atrium of Slocum Hall.

Herwig Baumgartner (Baumgartner Architects)

will teach the visiting critic studio, “Embedded Volumes,” which investigates the relationship between containers and volumes through the design of a youth-focused Performing Arts Center in an urban context. The studio explores how architecture can support openness, accessibility and transparency while fostering informal indoor and outdoor performance spaces that actively engage the surrounding urban fabric.

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Herwig Baumgartner

Central to the brief is an examination of youth arts programming inspired by Venezuela’s publicly funded music education movement, “El Sistema,” founded in the mid-1970s by educator, musician and activist JosĂ© Antonio Abreu. Grounded in the belief that music can be a catalyst for social change, the model has since been adopted globally to provide free music education for young people.

The studio begins with precedent research followed by a focused design warm-up that explores strategies of embedded volumes. Through this exercise, students develop formal and spatial approaches for front-of-house, performance and back-of-house programs before advancing to the comprehensive design of the Performing Arts Center. Throughout the studio, voids are conceived as spaces for circulation and gathering, volumes evolve into performance halls, and courtyards transform into rehearsal spaces integrated within a single architectural container. Students will design within an existing urban condition while engaging the interconnected forces of cultural diversity, context, iconicity, structure, circulation and performance, all of which shape the building’s role and identity within the city.

Baumgartner will give a on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the atrium of Slocum Hall.

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Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure Adds 6 /2026/01/13/provosts-advisory-committee-on-promotion-and-tenure-adds-6/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:18:33 +0000 /?p=331184 Members advise the vice chancellor, provost and chief academic officer and work to ensure consistent promotion and tenure processes.

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Provost’s Advisory Committee on Promotion and Tenure Adds 6

Members advise the vice chancellor, provost and chief academic officer and work to ensure consistent promotion and tenure processes.
Wendy S. Loughlin Jan. 13, 2026

Six faculty members have been elected to serve on the .

Committee members advise the vice chancellor, provost and chief academic officer and work to ensure consistent promotion and tenure processes and promote high academic standards. They serve two-year, staggered terms and are not eligible to serve consecutive terms.

 

Newly elected committee members are:

  • , Katchmar-Wilhelm Professor, School of Information Studies
  • , professor, School of Architecture
  • , professor, College of Law
  • , professor and director of biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences
  • , professor of higher education, School of Education
  • , professor and chair of geography and the environment, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Promotion and tenure cases that meet the criteria for review—for example, those that have substantial disagreement between layers of recommendation or a strong probability of a negative determination—are taken up by committee members. They offer an advisory vote to the provost but do not issue a formal report or consider appeals.

The committee is convened by Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Jamie Winders. Provost Lois Agnew is chair of the committee, and Vice President for Research Duncan Brown serves in an ex-officio capacity.

 

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University Remembers Architecture Giant Fei Wang /2025/12/18/university-remembers-architecture-giant-fei-wang/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:02:24 +0000 /?p=330479 Associate Teaching Professor Wang fostered crucial bridges of connection and communication between the School of Architecture and China for the past decade.

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University Remembers Architecture Giant Fei Wang

Associate Teaching Professor Wang fostered crucial bridges of connection and communication between the School of Architecture and China for the past decade.
Kelly Homan Rodoski Dec. 18, 2025

The Íű±ŹĂĆ community, and the global architecture community as a whole, has lost a dynamic architect, mentor and a connector of people. Fei Wang, associate teaching professor in the , passed away in a traffic accident in London on Dec. 8, leaving behind a legacy of connection, collaboration and tireless dedication that transformed countless lives across continents.

“Fei Wang’s legacy endures in the students he mentored, the collaborations he facilitated, the exhibitions he curated and the bridges he built between East and West,” says Michael Speaks, Syracuse Architecture dean and professor. “His life reminds us that architecture’s highest calling lies not in buildings alone but in the connections we forge and the opportunities we create for others.”

Wang embodied a combination of roles: architect, educator, critic, curator, entrepreneur and, above all, a connector of people and ideas. As director of China programs and M.S. program coordinator in the School of Architecture, Wang managed numerous responsibilities.

During the pandemic, he organized studios and classroom spaces for 150 of the school’s students who could not leave China, ensuring they could continue their education remotely. This effort earned him the University’s prestigious Chancellor’s Citation for Outstanding Contributions to the Student Experience and University Initiatives in 2022.

Wang was a dedicated advocate for students, personally guiding hundreds through internship applications, graduate school preparations and the transition into professional practice. He connected students with opportunities across China and introduced his colleagues to an extensive network of architects, deans, professors, curators and editors throughout Asia, many of whom became lifelong friends and collaborators.

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Wang at a book signing

He worked closely with Vittoria Buccina, assistant dean for enrollment management in the School of Architecture, to recruit students from China, Hong Kong and Canada.

“Fei represented Íű±ŹĂĆ and the School of Architecture with unwavering pride. He always put students first and was a mentor to many, ensuring their work was entered into major design competitions, biennales and curated for museum exhibitions,” Buccina says. “He often shared his belief that the future of architecture in China would be shaped by Syracuse alumni, and he spoke passionately about the school’s commitment to its students. ‘Fei’ means ‘to fly,’ and that is exactly what he taught his students to do: to become the very best versions of themselves.”

“To know Fei, even a little bit, was to be immersed into a global matrix of design culture. He was on the pulse—one of its muscles,” says Ted Brown, professor emeritus of architecture. “Fei was Superman—always moving, always planning, teaching, writing, curating, recruiting, designing.”

Brown says that at a time of increased global tension, Wang was a crucial link between Chinese and U.S. design culture.

“Syracuse Architecture was a critical conduit for this cultural exchange. Student work was exhibited in Shenzhen, Beijing and Shanghai. Prominent Chinese architects were brought to the U.S. to teach, give workshops, lecture and join design reviews. Students traveled to China and had the opportunity to study in the Three Cities Asia summer program,” says Brown. “What Fei did to help transform the school, with Michael Speaks at the helm and Vittoria Buccina at his side, was quite extraordinary.”

Brown says that Wang’s efforts made the School of Architecture more global in its outreach, extracurricular events and curriculum. “I hope Fei’s vast network of friends, colleagues, students, artists and architects will remain part of Syracuse architecture for decades to come,” he says.

Wang’s scholarly work demonstrated the same commitment to fostering dialogue between cultures. He wrote extensively for Chinese publications as well as Western journals. Wang was the curator of “Decoding Eisenman: Beyond Form,” a landmark exhibition that opened this fall at the China Design Museum in Hangzhou.

As a designer and entrepreneur, Wang co-founded FWStudio and the URSIDE Hotel Shanghai—an unconventional hospitality project that embodied his interdisciplinary approach. His work earned numerous awards and was exhibited globally.

Throughout his career, Wang taught at prestigious institutions, including the University of Hong Kong, Tongji University, China Academy of Art, University of Michigan and the Architectural Association and lectured worldwide. Wang held degrees from Tongji University (B.Arch.), Virginia Tech (M.Arch.) and McGill University (M.Arch. in history and theory).

A memorial service in Syracuse has been tentatively planned for January. More details will be forthcoming.

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Architecture Faculty Member Curates Landmark Eisenman Exhibition in China

The exhibition celebrates Eisenman’s transformative impact on architecture and reinforces the University’s role as a leader in architectural education and cross-cultural collaboration.
Julie Sharkey Nov. 12, 2025

“Decoding Eisenman: Beyond Form” opened this fall at the China Design Museum, marking a major international exhibition dedicated to the work of pioneering architect, theorist, and educator Peter Eisenman, one of the world’s most enduring and influential figures in contemporary architecture.

The exhibition is the result of a cross-border collaboration among the China Design Museum at the , the (CCA) and Íű±ŹĂĆ’s School of Architecture, offering a multidimensional exploration of Eisenman’s intellectual legacy.

Curated by , associate teaching professor in the School of Architecture, “Decoding Eisenman” brings together nearly 150 works—including sketches, research models, personal correspondence, publications and video interviews from the Peter Eisenman Archive at the CCA—to construct a “living archive of architectural thought.” Through these works, Wang invites audiences to trace Eisenman’s evolving ideas on form, theory and architectural meaning across more than five decades of practice.

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Installation View, “Ensemble II: Historical Translation – Deconstructive Games and Memory Archaeology” (Photo by ArchiDogs)

Organized into three layered sections, the exhibition traces the arc of Eisenman’s revolutionary career—from the conceptual syntax of his early “cardboard architecture,” through radical experiments in deconstruction and reassembly, to interdisciplinary and digital research, and finally to his later engagements with cultural memory and local context. Throughout, Eisenman’s work is presented not as a linear progression but as a series of epistemic leaps that continually challenge and redefine architecture itself.

“Peter Eisenman stands as one of architecture’s most pivotal and distinctive figures—a theorist, educator and practitioner of profound global impact,” says Fei Wang. “After years of development, it has been a great privilege to curate this exhibition.”

“Decoding Eisenman” not only celebrates Eisenman’s transformative impact on architecture but also reinforces Íű±ŹĂĆ’s role as a leader in architectural education and cross-cultural collaboration. Alongside Fei Wang’s role as chief curator, , visiting critic at Syracuse Architecture, led the graphic identity and exhibition design, while Dean Michael Speaks delivered a keynote address during the opening symposium.

“This project represented a rare and intellectually rewarding experience for me,” says Nan Wang. “I had the opportunity to engage critically with the theory of Peter Eisenman through the exhibition’s graphic design and wall visual arrangement and found boundless inspiration during the exhibition design process.”

A talented team of Syracuse faculty, students and alumni also played vital roles in exhibition production—from filming and editing to documentation and media coordination. Special thanks go to Professor Jean-François BĂ©dard, Zeyu Yao ’25, Tony Dai ’25, Jiaqi Wang ’26, Zizhuo Mao ’25, Enming Cao ’27, Shuoxuan Li ’27, Stephanie Feng ’27, Tianhai Zhang ’26, Yulin Chen ’28, Shihan Zhang ’28, Yichong Ma ’27, Runkai Huang ’29 and Qiyuan Gong ’27.

“I want to congratulate Professor Fei Wang on this historical achievement,” says Speaks. “This is the only major exhibition of Peter Eisenman’s work in China, and it will have a significant impact on Asia’s future architects and scholars.”

“Decoding Eisenman: Beyond Form” is on view at the China Design Museum in Hangzhou, China, through December. For more information about the exhibition and related programming, visit the .

 

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Large scale posters advertising the Eisemann exhibition in China