Weitzman Architecture is engaged in the profound task of cultivating a new generation of global leaders and critical thinkers who are poised to navigate and redefine the intricate intersections of social, cultural, ecological, and technological imperatives of our time. Our approach is inherently interdisciplinary and transformative, where design, scholarship, and practice converge to question and extend the boundaries of architectural relevance. In this space of critical engagement, our diverse community collaborates with leading professionals and scholars, not merely to challenge established norms, but to reconceptualize the connections between architecture and its social environs. Our mission is to foster a praxis that transcends traditional binaries, creating a future that is both just and sustainable, deeply rooted in an ethical commitment to the world and its inhabitants.
Pritzker Prize laureate Kazuyo Sejima and architect Toshihiro Oki led a third-year Master of Architecture studio in which students traveled to Inujima, a small island in Japan where Sejima has completed multiple projects. “In the studio, we try to revitalize the island one structure at a time,” says Sejima, co-founder of the acclaimed Japanese firm SANAA.
Just as travel studios offer students new cultural perspectives, dozens of public lectures immerse students in the work of visionary architects from around the world.
Dive into the latest design-research from Weitzman students and faculty in Pressing Matters 12, the Department of Architecture's annual publication.
See more student and faculty work, and explore the latest courses and studios.
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