Archinect - Features 2024-05-01T18:35:18-04:00 https://archinect.com/features/article/150404282/quilian-riano-at-pratt-believing-in-the-power-of-an-architectural-education-for-the-next-generation Quilian Riano at Pratt: 'Believing in the Power of an Architectural Education' for the Next Generation Paul Petrunia 2023-12-05T08:01:00-05:00 >2023-12-05T14:47:37-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/25/2588c290b56182b61d9d29b8e503f1d3.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Archinect's <a href="https://archinect.com/features/tag/378110/deans-list" target="_blank">Deans List</a>&nbsp;series offers readers an exclusive glimpse into the minds shaping the future of architectural education. This series not only delves into the unique programming of each school but also uncovers the philosophies and approaches that define their educational landscape.</p> <p>In our latest installment, we explore the vision of <a href="https://archinect.com/quilian" target="_blank">Quilian Riano</a>, the newly appointed dean at <a href="https://archinect.com/pratt" target="_blank">Pratt Institute's School of Architecture</a>. Riano, an architect known for his innovative approaches to social engagement and urban design, brings a fresh perspective to Pratt. His career, marked by a blend of practical experience and academic prowess, positions him uniquely to lead the school into its next chapter.</p> <p>At Pratt, Riano faces the dual challenge of honoring the school's storied legacy while steering its curriculum toward the evolving demands of the architectural profession. Known for his commitment to collaborative and inclusive design processes, Riano's leadership is anticipated to infuse Pratt's...</p> https://archinect.com/features/article/150142013/deans-list-pratt-s-dr-harriet-harriss-on-academia-s-role-in-preparing-architects-of-the-future Deans List: Pratt's Dr. Harriet Harriss on Academia's Role in Preparing Architects of the Future Katherine Guimapang 2019-06-24T12:07:00-04:00 >2021-10-12T01:42:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6e/6e12ea36be3fbb363ccd9c0c86fdc8b0.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/features/tag/378110/deans-list" target="_blank">Deans List</a>&nbsp;is an interview series with the leaders of architecture schools, worldwide. The series profiles the school&rsquo;s programming, as defined by the dean &ndash; giving an invaluable perspective into the institution&rsquo;s unique curriculum, faculty and academic environment.<br></p> <p>For this installment, Archinect spoke with incoming dean Dr. Harriet Harriss. Deemed a trailblazer for her leadership and design innovation in architecture and academia, Harriss shares her vision for <a href="https://archinect.com/schools/cover/72600/pratt-institute" target="_blank">Pratt Institute's School of Architecture</a>, and for academia's role in students' life, and the architectural community overall.<br></p>