Diana Agrest

Diana Agrest is The Irwin S. Chanin Distinguished Professor of Architecture at Cooper Union, renowned for integrating architectural theory with urbanism and film studies. Her pioneering work examines relationships between built environments, nature, and cultural representation.

Major built projects include the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Melrose Community Center, and urban designs in Shanghai and Paris. Research explores 'Architecture of Nature' through transdisciplinary investigations of geological and ecological systems.

Honors include MoMA collection acquisitions and international exhibitions. Pedagogical innovations connect film theory with urban discourse, developed through Whitney Museum programs and Cooper Union studios.