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. This temporary exhibition alongside collectible design at Rarify's Market East showroom features drawings, material samples, and 1:1 models.

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