The architecture firm of Agrest and Gandelsonas has built a rich body of work. Their projects emphasize a clear understanding of the technical, and environmental parameters as well as the particular historical and contextual conditions of each project. 

 

Diana I. Agrest

Diana Agrest is an internationally renowned architect, well known for her unique approach to architectural and urban design practice and theory. She is a practicing architect in New York City and a founder and principal of Agrest and Gandelsonas Architects. She has been involved in the design and building of architecture, urban design projects and master plans in the USA, Europe, South America and Asia, since 1975 and has won awards for various projects.

 

Ms. Agrest is currently a Professor of Architecture at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Arts in New York City.  She has participated in the design and building of numerous projects in Europe, the United States, Asia, and Latin America, spanning such types as urban projects, administrative buildings, residential structures, and fully designed individual homes.  Her prizes include the New York State Prize of Excellence, for the Melrose Community Center. She is the Professor of Architecture at Cooper Union, after having taught at Princeton University,  Columbia University, Yale University, and the University of Paris in France.

 

Mario Gandelsonas

Mario Gandelsonas is a practicing architect in New York City. He is currently a Professor at the Princeton University School of Architecture and the Founding Director of The Center for Architecture, Urbanism, and Infrastructure. His work, which includes residential, institutional, and commercial urban design projects, has received numerous design awards.

 

Mr. Gandelsonas has taught at Yale, Harvard, the University of Illinois and the University of Southern California. He is presently a member of the advisory board for 30/60/90 published by Princeton Architectural Press and his work has been widely published in many national and international publications. He has been elevated by the AIA to The College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made significant contributions to the profession, and also honored for advancing the science and art of planning and building by advancing the standards of architectural education, training and practice.