Cathryn Dwyre-Perry

Cathryn Dwyre-Perry is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Pratt Institute’s School of Architecture and a faculty member at the Center for Architecture, Science and Ecology in Brooklyn. She co-founded pneumastudio, an experimental art, design, and curatorial practice, with work exhibited at prestigious venues including the Onassis Cultural Centre, Storefront for Art and Architecture, and New York University.

• Education: Master of Landscape Architecture (University of Pennsylvania), B.A. in Philosophy and Geology (Colgate University)

Her interdisciplinary work explores intersections between architecture and landscape, featured in publications like Routledge, Actar, Prestel, and The New York Times. She co-edited the MIT Press volume Dirt and curated the exhibition Ambiguous Territory: Architecture, Landscape and the Postnatural.

• Scientific Awards
  • MacDowell Colony Fellowship

Dwyre-Perry blends academic work with leadership in arts organizations (Basilica Arts, imby) and consulting for startups. She previously led human resources at Register.com (growing the team to 450 employees) and corporate development at GridApp Systems (acquired by BMC Software), demonstrating cross-sector expertise in technology, education, and the arts.