Dr. Peter Robinson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Peter Robinson is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University's Department of Architecture. He is the founder and principal of WorkUrban, a design consultancy that promotes effective urbanism through community engagement and participatory design. His recent projects include collaborations with Brownsville Heritage House and Medgar Evers College Preparatory School. As a founding board member of the BlackSpace Urbanist Collective, he advocates for the significance of Black culture and spaces in urban development. Robinson has been a sought-after leader in architecture and urban design, serving on the Board of Trustees for the AIA New York and as Vice Chair. He has previously taught at several prestigious institutions, including Barnard College and Columbia University. Robinson earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and a Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University. His research interests include the intersection of cultural subjectivity, architecture, and urban design, focusing on providing sustainable resources to underserved communities.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture