Genealogy of Bassac by Brian McGrath

Congratulations to Parsons SCE faculty Brian McGrath on the release of his recent book, “Genealogy of Bassac.” Genealogy of Bassac is the story of the White Building’s conception, inhabitation, abandonment, rehabilitation, eviction, and demolition in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (1963 – 2017). From introducing a culture of independence and modern living, to witnessing …


Jaklitsch/Gardner Architects Remodel a Historic Brooklyn Penthouse

Jaklitsch/Gardner Architects led by principals Mark Gardner and Stephan Jaklitsch finished the renovation project for a penthouse in one of the historical landmarks located in downtown Brooklyn. Built in the 1920s, the building first served as the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower and was converted to residencies in 2007. The design …


MFA ID DESIGN STUDIO 3 EXHIBITION + SHOW

MFA ID DESIGN STUDIO 3 EXHIBITION Please join us next Thursday, December 9th, for the Design Studio 3 exhibition. The Fall semester marks the beginning of  thesis research for second-year students at the MFA in Interior Design program. In this context, Design Studio 3 becomes a space for spatial, formal, and material …


MFA Lighting Design Director Craig Bernecker Earns LIT Lifetime Achievement Award

MFA Lighting Design Director Craig Bernecker Earns LIT Lifetime Achievement Award The LIT Lighting Design Awards was created five years ago to recognize the efforts of talented international lighting product designers and lighting implementers. The LIT Awards was envisioned to celebrate creativity and innovation in the fields of lighting products and applications. …