A 1910-11 church in Syracuse, New York, designed by Wallace Augustus Rayfield, one of Pratt’s first Black alumni and the second licensed Black American architect in the United States, was included in the recently announced African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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A roundup of ideas and projects from around the Institute
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Students in the Design for Emergency Studio led by Ignacio Urbina Polo, professor of industrial design, collaborated with students in Puerto Rico and Spain on projects including a handrail system for nursing homes and a flood risk communication system for urban communities. See more at @PrattIndustrial.
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Zhenru Yan, BFA Fine Arts (Jewelry) ’21, was featured by Arts Thread as part of the Global Design Graduate Show 2021. In a video story and Q&A, Yan discussed her practice, adapting to the pandemic, and her thesis project The Embodied Metropolis which has pieces inspired by architecture and cities: “In order to demonstrate that future architecture can strengthen the connection between humans, I made jewelry that requires two people to wear it at the same time.”
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Pascale Sablan, BArch ’06, and Ashely Kuo, BFA Interior Design ’14, are among the “New Legacy Makers” showcased in the most recent issue of architectural magazine PIN-UP.
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“Living Just Enough” by Ricardo Palacio, MArch ’21, is designed for students and their families to have access to learn and advocate for their educational rights in New York City. See renderings of the project and read more at @prattsoa.
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The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) interviewed Xarea Lockhart, BFA Fashion Design ’19, about her recent collaboration with Manolo Blahnik to outfit the Brooklyn United Music and Arts marching band and how studying at Pratt influenced her career: “My time at Pratt definitely helped me cultivate that ‘keep going’ attitude where I learned to always be ready to re-plan, redirect and even start over.”
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In “Potential Heirlooms” by Quintin Boucher, MID ’21, household appliances are designed to be easily repaired. The thesis project addresses the issue of appliances contributing to electronic waste with a toaster and kettle designed with compatible heating elements that are easily accessible using just a quarter to disassemble them. See more on @PrattIndustrial.
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A feature on Bklyner highlighted how Tara Duvivier, senior planner at the Pratt Center for Community Development, is both a DJ and urban planner and how the two roles both focus on community organizing. Her recent sets include playing the 2021 Oscars warm-up show and red carpet.
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Mahogany L. Browne, MFA Writing ’16, was named Lincoln Center’s first-ever Poet-in-Residence. Her residency includes curating monthly virtual and in-person events from July to September, with the programming drawing on her extensive experience as a poet and activist.
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Brandon Foushee, BFA Photography ’21, and Su Ji Lee, BFA Photography ‘22, were featured on Lenscratch’s 2021 list of student photographers to watch.
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