PGAR
5402

Design Studio 6

Parsons School of Design: School of Constructed Env.

Non-Liberal Arts
Graduate Course
Degree Students (with Restrictions)
Design Studio 6
Spring 2026
Taught By: Paul Goldberger
Section: A

CRN: 1119

Credits: 6

Design Studio 6 offers students the opportunity to execute an independent thesis within the structure of a supervised studio devoted to the investigation of a specific program and a New York City site. The flexibility of this studio allows each student to pursue their individual interests while requiring them to resolve formal, programmatic, and technical requirements posed by a complex multi-functional urban building. Developing alternative proposals for a common site, students pursue their individual interests while working in the context of a structured studio environment where they interact and share ideas with peers.

Open to: Masters Degree in Architecture Majors and Masters Degree in Architecture and Lighting Design Dual Degree Majors Only; Others by permission. Pre-requisite(s): PGAR 5401 M.Arch Studio 5.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Constructed Env. (SCE)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:18am EDT 10/17/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday, Friday
Times: 12:10pm - 5:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Design Studio 6
Spring 2026
Taught By: Astrid Lipka and Mark Rakatansky
Section: B

CRN: 3532

Credits: 6

Design Studio 6 offers students the opportunity to execute an independent thesis within the structure of a supervised studio devoted to the investigation of a specific program and a New York City site. The flexibility of this studio allows each student to pursue their individual interests while requiring them to resolve formal, programmatic, and technical requirements posed by a complex multi-functional urban building. Developing alternative proposals for a common site, students pursue their individual interests while working in the context of a structured studio environment where they interact and share ideas with peers.

Open to: Masters Degree in Architecture Majors and Masters Degree in Architecture and Lighting Design Dual Degree Majors Only; Others by permission. Pre-requisite(s): PGAR 5401 M.Arch Studio 5.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Constructed Env. (SCE)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:18am EDT 10/17/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday, Friday
Times: 12:10pm - 5:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026