A jury of distinguished architects, educators, graphic and industrial designers has selected the winners of the Summer School at Penn design challenge, a student competition organized by the Departent of Architecture at Weitzman to create a mobile medical testing unit for COVID-19.
Weitzman School in the Media
“Nakagin Capsule Tower: Saving an urban dream from the ravages of time”
Associate Professor of City and Regional Planning Zhongjie Lin talks about the challenges facing the Japanese landmark.
“Is Philadelphia International Airport in danger from storm surge?”
Billy Fleming, Wilks Family Director of the McHarg Center, says PHL isn't the only airport at risk.
“How the Berlin wall became a monument to American racial division”
For the 30th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, Senior Research Scholar Paul Farber revisits its symbolism.
“Rent control, ending Philly’s 10-year tax abatement: Welcome to City Council 2020”
Jamie Gauthier (CPLN’04) was among the democrats elected to the Philadelphia City Council this week.
“Artist David Hartt Takes Over a Frank Lloyd Wright–Designed Synagogue”
On view through December 19, the Weitzman Fine Arts faculty member's ‘The Histories (Le Mancenillier)’ explores themes of diaspora and belonging.
“What Can Philly Do About Climate Change? A Whole Lot, Actually.”
Mark Alan Hughes, faculty director at the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, offers perspective.
