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Fe atures :
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Small Spaces in the Down Economy Pratt architects and interior designers show how to downsize in the lagging economy.
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Grand Illusions Pratt alumni play tricks with space in ambitious murals and “fool the eye” art.
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Spaces in UNEXPECTED Places Cherished places inspire Pratt artists to the depth and breadth and height of creativity.
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Blueprint for Better Behavior Pratt architects redesign facilities for errant youth.
Reimagining Space Pratt alumni modernize historic buildings for present-day use.
Departme n t s: 2 Mailbox
44 Pratt Exhibitions
3 President’s Letter
46 Supporting Pratt Trustee Profile: Young Woo; alumni Rachael Krinsky and Ralph Applebaum and Pratt parents Rajeev and Renu Jain reveal why they have given to Pratt.
4 Pratt People Designers Lawrence Hoy and Peter Scurlock; subway tunnel restorer Bob Diamond; architect and urban designer Meta Brunzema; industrial designer and soup kitchen volunteer Kristina Drury. 32
New and Noteworthy
38 Ryerson Walk 120th Commencement held at Radio City Hall, Brooklyn Campus beautified, Marc Rosen Distinguished Visiting Chair for Packaging by Design established, Student Competitions, and more.
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48 Special Events 50 Alumni News 52 Honor Roll July 1, 2008–June 30, 2009 65 Class Notes 71
Obituaries
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Then and Now
About the Cover This Small Energy Efficient Dwelling (SEED) was designed by Pratt alumni Kelle Brooks and Dale Clifford in conjunction with Binary Design Studio. A low-budget house, the seed pod allows for a more direct relationship to the landscape than conventional low-cost homes. Such structures are coming into vogue as a housing option for those who downsize into smaller spaces. For more information, see page 8. Photo by David Olsen.