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 — Present

Stuart Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching and researching architecture with a focus on social justice.

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — 2022-12-31

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Engaged in teaching and research under a tenure-track appointment.

Awards

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Carter Manny Award

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Chateaubriand Fellowship

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
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