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CITY TECH DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE FILM SCREENING + CONVERSATION

"When a beloved teacher is tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, a grassroots movement emerges to transform a notoriously dangerous four-lane boulevard into a safer, two-lane street with protected bike lanes."

Welcome to an evening of cinema and architecture hosted by the City Tech Department of Architecture! Join us for the film screening of "Changing Lanes" a movie by Ben Wolf, followed by a conversation with the director Ben Wolf, State Assemblyperson Emily Gallagher, and activist Bronwyn Breitner. Don't miss this opportunity to see the film, hear from the director and central figures in the struggle over McGuinness Blvd, and meet them at the reception afterwards! See you there!

Location: 186 Jay Street, Brooklyn

City Tech Voorhees Theater

Time: 630PM - 9:30PM

"Transforming Cities"

At 3XN/GXN, architecture is a tool for shaping human behavior, strengthening communities, and creating resilient urban environments. Through a research-driven design approach, the practice explores how buildings can respond intelligently to social, environmental, and cultural contexts—pushing the boundaries of aesthetics, performance, and sustainability.

A central focus of 3XN/GXN’s work is the transformation of existing buildings and urban spaces. By reimagining what is already there, the studio seeks to extend the life of the built environment while unlocking new spatial, social, and environmental potential. The lecture will present recent projects and research that demonstrate how thoughtful design can catalyze positive change at both the building and city scale.

Speaker: Jesper Bork (3XN)

Moderator: Benjamin Magin (3XN)

Location: Voorhees Hall 2nd Floor Lounge

Contact: citytecharchitecturedept@gmail.com

AIA 1.5 CEU will be provided

Jesper Bork is a Partner at 3XN and Director of the firm’s Copenhagen headquarters, where he leads a multidisciplinary team of more than 150 architects and engineers. He has extensive experience guiding complex projects across Europe and the United States, with a focus on large-scale, transformative architecture.

Jesper studied architecture at SCI-Arc in Los Angeles and at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. His work reflects 3XN’s commitment to research-based design, sustainability, and the creation of architecture that meaningfully engages people and cities.

Benjamin Magin is an Architect at 3XN NYC, having designed and managed projects across the United States and Canada. His experience is inclusive of cultural urban landmarks, higher-education centers, high rise residential towers, student housing and offices.

Benjamin graduated from Cornell University and is now an Adjunct Lecturer at City Tech teaching Design III architectural studio. Benjamin’s design philosophy is founded in the belief that architecture shapes behaviour, a core component of the 3XN ethos.

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Join us for the first Department of Architecture event of the Spring 2026 semester!

Pedagogy Marketplace is a PechaKucha-style teaching workshop where instructors share teaching strategies, syllabus ideas, ways to engage students, and experiments with AI in pedagogy.
No pressure, no polished conclusions - just quick, fun, and visual snapshots designed to spark discussions and connect faculty across the department. You are welcome to join simply as an audience. Food and beverages will be provided.
Time: February 18, Wednesday, 6-8PM

Location: Voorhees Hall 2nd Floor Lounge 

Participants / Audience: All full-time and adjunct faculty 

Format: 10 slides max. / 5min presentation per presenter + clustered discussions

Modality: In person (+ Live Streaming)

Moderator: Prof. Jieun Yang

Sign Up / RSVP Here by Fri (2/13) 6PM
Presentation Format Just a guideline - any presentation style is welcome.
Upload Your File Here by Tues (2/17) 6PM