John Yurchyk

John Yurchyk: Academic and Architectural Practitioner

John Yurchyk is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, City College of New York (since 2021), and holds adjunct roles at Parsons School of Design and Columbia University GSAPP. He earned a Master of Architecture from The Ohio State University (2013) and a Bachelor of Architecture from Kent State University (2011).

His research interests focus on architectural design innovation, sustainable construction methodologies, and the intersection of architecture with cultural landscapes. Notable projects include the Micro-Diner Martha on the Fly (2022), a compact urban food service space prioritizing prefabrication and material economy, and the Ragdale Ring (2019), a competition-winning landscape pavilion exploring layered spatial narratives.

Professional experience spans architecture firms like MOS Architects and Resolution: 4 Architecture, alongside his own practice John Yurchyk Architect PLLC (2021–present). He has exhibited work at SCI-Arc and delivered guest lectures on topics such as building movies and postural tower design.

Yurchyk’s academic contributions include advanced studios at Columbia GSAPP and invited critiques at institutions like Pratt Institute. His work bridges speculative design research with practical construction, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and material experimentation.