Dr. Chris Reed

Professor

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Biography

Chris Reed is a Professor of Practice in Landscape Architecture and Co-Director of the Master of Landscape Architecture in Urban Design degree program at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. As the founding director of Stoss Landscape Urbanism, he is recognized as a leading voice in transforming landscapes and cities. His work spans various roles including researcher, strategist, teacher, designer, and advisor. Reed is particularly interested in the interrelationships between landscape ecology, infrastructure, social spaces, and cities. His collaborative projects have included urban revitalization initiatives and climate resilience adaptation efforts, with a focus on dynamic and productive landscapes, and vibrant public spaces that promote cultural diversity. His work has been acknowledged with numerous awards including the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award in Landscape Architecture and was recognized with the American Academy in Rome’s Mercedes T. Bass Landscape Architect Residence in 2017. Reed holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and an AB in Urban Studies from Harvard College.

Research Interests

Courses

STU-1410 post FLUSH: Water, Waste Intimacy Berlin’s Civic Realm STU-1601 FLUSH: Waste Intimacy Berlin’s Civic Realm

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).