Architecture--Study and teaching

Abstract The John F. Pile Papers consist of the drawings and designs, photography, teaching materials, and writing created by the furniture and interior designer John F. Pile between 1947 and 1998. Pile taught architectural and design history at Pratt Institute for over 50 years and was a frequent lecturer at regional schools. Beginning in 1947, Pile designed furniture and interiors for significant design firms led by individuals like Donald Deskey, Paul McCobb, and George Nelson. In 1963 he started...

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The Records of the School of Architecture document the history of the school since its formation in 1954, as well as its time as a department in the School of Fine and Applied Arts, through publications, promotional materials, course catalogs, press releases, and materials from various events dating from 1912 to 2012.

Abstract This collection documents the industrial design and architectural projects of Pratt alum, faculty, architect, and designer William Katavolos. The bulk of the material was tranferred to the Archives by School of Architecture faculty after Katavolos death in 2020 and consists of sketches, printed renderings, and notes related to various of Katavolos architectural and design projects such as his chair models or the Center for Experimental Structures. While some personal materials such as...