Thursday, November 13, 2025 – ARCHTECTURE, ART AND PLANNING ARRIVE ON THE CAMPUS

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Cornell AAP on Roosevelt Island

Thursday, November 12, 2025

Issue #1574

Judith Berdy

Tonight was my first opportunity to see the new Cornell AAP (Architecture, Art & Planning) space at Tata Innovation Center on the Cornell Tech Campus.

I saw the empty space this summer and today is a thriving architecture school with grand new facilities and walls full of maps, charts, designs, projects and ideas.

The discussion this evening was architects Peter Eisenman and Steven Holl.  Both have long histories of contemporary design starting in the 1970’s.

Holl and Eisenman with the skyline background.

The event was a sell out (reserve on line for the next program on Dec. 2nd.)

The walls are filled with all sorts of reference materials, including vintage maps, nautical charts and so much more.

The 1969 publication that laid out the master plan is on one wall, showing how a master plan was developed by this first step.

Student models are in many parts of the space.

Two third year students were working on a project  to reimagine the Sotomayor Houses, located in the Soundview section of the Bronx.

The students have spacious desks and work areas, all with great view to work in.

A COMMENT

Cornell AAP brings the right brained to Cornell Tech.  The vibrant collaborative atmosphere was evident with the students. I look forward to introducing them to the rest of our Island.  

AAP is a great addition to Roosevelt Island. Thanks Bob Balder for introducing me to AAP!

Judith Berdy

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Judith Berdy

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