Cosmic Dust: Summer Architecture Residency

Six residents have been selected on a competitive basis for ‘Rural Compression – Cosmic Dust,’ the 2019 ‘T’ Space Summer Architectural Residency in Rhinebeck, New York. The 23-day intensive studio challenges participants to think and design critically. 2019’s residents will enjoy theoretical and experimental freedom as they design a center for cosmological observation.

The 2019 Residents are:
Madison Cook
Conor Denison
Walter Gadsby – “Artist on Architecture Orbit”
Stefano Volpe
Zachary Wignall
Xiaofan Ye


This year’s critics include:
Steven Holl
Christoph Kumpusch
Michael Murphy
Ashley Simone
Martin Stigsgaard
Anthony Titus
Eirini Tsachrelia
Christian Wassmann
And Tamás Nagy, visiting international critic with support by the Institute of Architecture of the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design.

This ‘T’ Space residency welcomes students and professionals of architecture, as well as artists with a demonstrated interest in architecture.

Five residents will be selected on a competitive basis for ‘Rural Compression – Cosmic Dust,’ the 2019 ‘T’ Space Summer Architectural Residency in Rhinebeck, New York. The 23-day intensive studio, a program of the Steven Myron Holl Foundation for undergraduate, graduate students and young professionals, challenges participants to think and design critically. 2019’s residents will enjoy theoretical and experimental freedom as they design a center for cosmological observation.

Using both analog and digital media tools, the program is complemented by design critiques, pin ups and conversations with invited professionals and exhibited artists. Students visit Dutchess County destinations of acclaimed architectural and artistic interest. Venues and personalities change year-to-year, and have included institutions like the Dorsky Museum, Art Omi, Grace Farms and Dia:Beacon.

This year’s critics include:
Steven Holl
Christoph Kumpusch
Michael Murphy
Ashley Simone
Martin Stigsgaard
Anthony Titus
Eirini Tsachrelia
Christian Wassmann
And Tamás Nagy, visiting international critic with support by the Institute of Architecture of the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design.

Explore below to learn more about past residents’ experiences.

At this time, applications are closed. Residents will be announced on April 10, 2019.

Questions? Please contact [email protected]