Center for Architecture

South Elevation of the White House drawing as part of the “East Wing Modernization prepared by Shalom Baranes Architects, submitted to the Commission of Fine Arts.

Depaving, the act of removing asphalt and concrete surfaces, is an act of social and ecological repair of the ground—one that prompts us to imagine collective participation in the construction...

After first learning about the structure of trees, students craft scale models inspired by their own idea of the perfect tree. Using these creations as a starting point, students are challenged to design and build a fantasy treehouse within its branches.