Christianna Theofanopoulou ‘25 (MFA2) reimagines a Fifth Avenue landmark as an AI-driven department store, where adaptive pneumatic fitting-room cocoons, responsive lighting and algorithm-inspired circulation create a personalized journey from collective discovery to runway performance.
Read MoreAfsin Zehra Musa’s ‘24 (MFA2) Threaded Renaissance reimagines the mall as a hub for sustainable fashion, blending eco-conscious design, community, and innovation—all within a compact, connectivity-driven space.
Read MoreFor her thesis, Nivedhitha Ravi '23 (MFA2) was determined to “translate the needs of seniors into spatial solutions” in an innovative community for elders. Her intended client was the National Council on Aging. She researched the specific needs of current New York City seniors, because context and culture make design stronger. She found that, “Seniors need to be able to move around, but existing nursing homes restrict movement in an effort to reduce falls.”
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