Architecture, Art, and Planning

In our college we teach and practice architecture, fine arts, and city and regional planning as creative and powerful forces with the potential to improve the world. We prepare our students to address the complex problems of the twenty-first century through the application of the art and science of design. Providing rigorous theoretical training and studio experiences, we encourage imagination, technical creativity, critical thinking, a sense of history, and the development of a social, ethical, and artistic perspective. We advocate for the rights of all communities and all individuals to participate in the planning of their futures. We prepare our graduates for their role as world citizens in a diverse yet inclusive society.

For more information about the college and its resources, visit the AAP website at aap.cornell.edu

Administration

Kent Kleinman, dean
Barry Perlus, associate dean
Thomas Cole Jr., assistant dean for administration
Mark Cruvellier, chair, Department of Architecture
Michael Ashkin, chair, Department of Art
Susan Christopherson, chair, Department of City and Regional Planning