Professor Dr. Vanessa Grossman
Assistant Professor
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Biography
Vanessa Grossman is an Assistant Professor at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania, engaged in research and teaching that intersects architecture, ideology, and social environmental justice. Her work primarily focuses on Cold War-era architectural practices and their geopolitical implications, with a specific emphasis on the political roles of influential women architects such as Lina Bo Bardi and Renée Gailhoustet. Grossman has made significant contributions to the study of urban housing histories and the impact of climate change on architectural practices. Her upcoming books include 'Concrete Alliance: Communism and Modern Architecture in Postwar France' and 'Reframing Lina Bo Bardi: Architecture Expanded Field.' She has also co-edited several influential works on architecture and reflects a deep commitment to collaborative approaches in her research and teaching.
Research Interests
Experience
Assistant Professor
2023-01-01 — PresentStuart Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA
Teaching and researching architecture with a focus on social justice.
Assistant Professor
2019-01-01 — 2022-12-31Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands
Engaged in teaching and research under a tenure-track appointment.
Awards
Carter Manny Award
Chateaubriand Fellowship
Requirements for University of Pennsylvania
Doctorate Program
Requirements
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Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Academic Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
- Resume/CV
- Statement of Purpose
- Essays
Specialization Notes
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