Carmen Clara Cruz’s ‘25 (MFA1) “Thrive Hive” reimagines a townhouse near Memorial Sloan Kettering as a welcoming recovery clubhouse for young-adult cancer survivors. Inspired by kintsugi, the design combines clinical care, wellness, art therapy and social spaces to celebrate healing, resilience and community.
Read MoreKallee La Rosa’s ‘24 (MFA1) Mirina transforms Miami’s Marine Stadium into a luxurious and sustainable micro-living community for remote workers, blending bold design, compact comfort, and shared live/work spaces.
Read MoreChairman’s Award winner Charlotte Doody '23 (MFA1) researched many spas and wellness centers in preparation for her thesis. Her inquiry resulted in this revelation: “In modern day America, taking care of one’s health has become a sacred practice—a pilgrimage towards balance and well-being.” So she designed Aether Wellness Center around the idea that, “health is a new religion.”
Read More“This scholarship makes me feel like there is a lane for me in the big world of design.”—Karina Infante ’21 (MFA1)
Read MoreFive MFA1 Students— Elaine Gahagan, Jamie Goldstein, Alannah O’Neil, Judy Ordonez, and Anushe Uzair—organized themselves into a working studio to provide pro bono interior design services to Horizons for Homeless Children last summer.
Read MoreEven though NYSID had to adopt a fully online instruction model this summer, the College’s service learning studio was more popular and productive than ever. Check out the work our students accomplished!
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