External Partnerships



SCE Online Public Program: Black Neighborhoods Matter

SCE Public Programs Presents “Black Neighborhoods Matter” in partnership with AIANYC. This event was held on: May 4, 2022 7:30PM to 9:00PM Access the recording Here. The “Decolonizing Suburbia” installation, now on view at the Center for Architecture, explores the architectural typologies that can result in a new, more accessible commons in …


SCE Public Program: Design in a Post-Colonial Context: Singapore

SCE Public Programs Presents: Design in a Post-Colonial Context: Singapore Thursday, April 7 7-8pm EST Zoom Link   Hosted By: Yu Nong Khew, Dir. BFA ID Program; Assistant Professor of Interiors, Objects and Technology Cotter Christian, Assoc. Dean SCE; Assistant Prof. of Interior Design What does it mean to design …


Parsons x Lighting Magazine 40under40 North America

Parsons is pleased to be an education partner for Lighting magazine40under40 North America program.  40 young lighting designers will be selected as North American representatives of the new generation of lighting design talent.  Armed with the unparalleled breadth of technology and able to instantly draw on unlimited inspiration, these millennials …


Senior Architecture & Urban Design Studio in Chiangmai, Thailand

From January 6 to 14th, twelve Parsons Architectural Design and Urban Design students and ten students from the International Design and Architecture program at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok participated in an international workshop in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The theme of the workshop, #watchingthericegrow grew out of SCE Professor Brian McGrath’s …


We are happy to announce that Parsons School of Design is a Partner University of the 5th Light Symposium 2016 in Wismar/D.

  We are happy to announce that Parsons School of Design is a Partner University of the 5th Light Symposium 2016 in Wismar/D. Please see link below to find out more. 2016 Light Symposium  


Design Build

In spring 2016, undergraduate students from The New School’s Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College, and Schools of Public Engagement collaborated with the NYC DOT on the City’s Street Seats initiative as part of the “Design Build” course. The Design Challenge: to create an innovative and inviting public seating …


Curbed Ranks Design Workshop Among Best Design Build Programs

Partnership with New York City Parks Department sets Design Workshop apart from other design build programs.


Light Years: 2045 Video Presentations

As part of Light Years: 1985-2015-2045, current and former lighting students presented their speculations on where lighting design will be in the year 2045.


Sunset Park Pool Pavilions

New pavilions designed and built by SCE Design Workshop conclude first summer in use.


Parsons Students Participate in Urban Zen Project in Haiti

Four Parsons students spent the summer in Haiti, working alongside artisans and designers as part of D.O.T., a collaboration between Parsons, Donna Karan, Urban Zen Foundation, and Haitian artisan and businesswoman Paula Coles.