Building on a Legacy in Furniture Design: Penn Collaborates with Emeco and Rarify

In a Spring 2026 graduate architecture studio led by faculty members Mikael Avery and Brad Ascalon, students collaborated with iconic American manufacturer Emeco and Philadelphia-based design source Rarify to create original furniture designs inspired by Emeco's material and manufacturing legacy.

Featuring 1:1 models and other objects, the exhibition will open at Rarify's Queen Village location before expanding to its Market East pop-up.

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