Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
== Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation ==
The Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP) is one of the leading architecture schools in the world. It is part of Columbia University in New York City. The school offers a range of programs in architecture, urban planning, historic preservation, and real estate development.
History[edit | edit source]
The school was established in 1881 as the Department of Architecture at Columbia University. Over the years, it has evolved to include various disciplines related to the built environment. In 1979, the school was renamed the Graduate School of Architecture and Planning, and in 1996, it adopted its current name to reflect the inclusion of historic preservation.
Programs[edit | edit source]
GSAPP offers several degree programs, including:
- Master of Architecture
- Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design
- Master of Science in Urban Planning
- Master of Science in Historic Preservation
- Master of Science in Real Estate Development
- Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture
The school also offers dual-degree programs in collaboration with other schools at Columbia University, such as the Columbia Business School and the Columbia Law School.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The school is housed in Avery Hall, which is part of the Columbia University campus. Avery Hall contains the Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, one of the most comprehensive architecture libraries in the world. The school also has state-of-the-art studios, workshops, and digital fabrication labs.
Notable Faculty and Alumni[edit | edit source]
GSAPP has a distinguished faculty that includes prominent architects, planners, and scholars. Notable alumni include:
Research and Publications[edit | edit source]
The school is known for its research initiatives and publications. It publishes the Columbia Books on Architecture and the City series and the Avery Review, a digital journal of critical essays on architecture.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Columbia University
- Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
- Master of Architecture
- Urban Planning
- Historic Preservation
- Real Estate Development
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