Thesis 2017 Book Launch and Reception

Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 6:30 - 8:30pm

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Celebrating the completion of Thesis 2017, which presents the work of twenty five members of the class of 2017, this book marks the fourth year of a growing tradition of publishing the work of each graduating class of The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture.

This event is open to Cooper Union faculty, students and staff, as well as alumni of The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture.

Third Floor Lobby of the Foundation Building

Located at 7 East 7th Street, between Third and Fourth Avenues

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