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Uri Wegman

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Uri Wegman received his B.Arch from The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture of The Cooper Union in 2008. He is the director of Folding Enterprises, a studio headed by the artist Sarah Oppenheimer, where he works on a variety of projects focusing on the exploration of light, perception, materials and structure through interventions in existing built environments. He is currently teaching first year Architectonics at The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture. Wegman has also served as a visiting critic of design studios at Columbia University, City College, Pratt Institute and RISD.

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  • Peter Cooper wanted his graduates to acquire the technical mastery and entrepreneurial skills, enrich their intellects and spark their creativity, and develop a sense of social justice that would translate into action.