The Column

The Brooklyn North Temple project is a project that was tasked upon WHSAD for the Brooklyn North Superintendent. Students were tasked with taking an image from the superintendent, and redesigning it in AutoCAD to eventually 3D print it. Students worked after hours and on weekends to finish the design in AutoCAD, 3D print it and, lastly, assemble it with lights in the columns. Mr. Codio the Senior Architecture teacher said this about the creation process of the Corinthian Temple: “From the image that we received from the superintendent we took into consideration the historical aspects of the Greek temples and the different types of temples. So we decided that the type of temple we were going to utilize was the Corinthian Temple because … [Read more...]

Architectural Grille is an extracurricular program offered at WHSAD for all students who are interested in design and using AutoCAD. Students work on elaborate and meticulously designed grilles in AutoCAD and then get to see their own designs become a physical object. This is all possible through our collaboration with the team over at Architectural Grille as they not only help us realize the physical limitations of our designs but they also print our designs in house onto sheets of metal. One of the biggest attractions that students have to Architectural Grille is the relation that the program has to the real world. Students get the chance to experience what it is like not only to work on a team but also to have strict deadlines and … [Read more...]

On January 5th, 2019, all of the schools in the Van Arsdale campus joined together for a good cause. Students from WHSAD, Brooklyn Prep., and Williamsburg Prep met to discuss the redesign of the V.A. library. The library as of now is outdated and has been in dire need of restoration. All the students proposals for what they wanted in a school library. Students then discussed with each other and offered valid and respectable criticism of their designs. This reflection is an essential part of any design proposal as all those involved get to each have a say in what choices will be made. This helps not only to please everyone but also to represent a wider audience in the design of the library. Mr. Codio, WHSAD's Senior Architecture … [Read more...]

In this edition of Vlog Antonio, WHSAD eleventh grader Antonio Perez took on the challenge of interviewing himself. A special shout out goes to WHSAD TVs video producer, twelfth grader Juan Valencia, for his clever use of special effects, camera work and editing that made this video work (this all being done without the budget of a Hollywood summer blockbuster). … [Read more...]

On Friday, December 14th WHSAD students attended a final architectural review at the City College of New York. The architectural review was for the master's course offered at the school. The students presenting their year's worth of research were under review and watch by a panel of people. The review was interesting for many reasons, one being how the trip as a whole exposed students to this new part of architecture in a learning-based environment, with which many of us had not been familiar. This exposure was good for those students who are especially interested in applying to architectural colleges and or programs in the future. We got to experience what it’s like not only to present a final review but also what it’s like to review … [Read more...]

Recognizing the ills of the past helps to improve the present and the future is one of the core beliefs of history teachers. By considering, analyzing, interpreting, and reflecting on events from before our time, we become more cognizant of what it means to be a human being. The ability to be essentially good comes from various influences: families, friends, media, cultural constructs, etc. However, adolescents spend a large portion of their time in school, and this is where they often investigate instances of the past and acquire contexts of which they would remain ignorant. Such a story has been on display for WHSAD sophomores over the last month and a half as they have been engaging in creatively understanding the impacts of … [Read more...]

In the following video, Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design senior Jared Jackson sits down with WHSAD.org student reporter Antonio Perez to speak about receiving the New Era Pinstripe Bowl 2018 MVP Scholar Athlete Award.  … [Read more...]

In the following video, Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design senior Melina Jorge sits down with WHSAD.org student reporter Antonio Perez to discuss Melina's weekly blog, entitled Teen Time With Melina, which can be found on WHSAD.org. … [Read more...]

Congratulations to all of the students that made the honor roll for the 2nd marking period of the Fall, 2018 term! Keep up the good work! To see if you’ve made the honor roll, look for your grade in the report below. Remember, while your average may have been high enough, you can only make the honor roll if you’ve passed all of your classes. … [Read more...]

Bill Harvey has been a supporter of and advocate for WHSAD since the inauguration of our CTE program in 2009. A long-time fixture in Williamsburg's artist community, and in the neighborhood of our school specifically, Bill has sought to create numerous opportunities for our students over the past 9 years, and continues to connect WHSAD students and teachers with professionals who care as deeply as he does about the education of the next generation's architects and designers. Bill has been instrumental in the development of our partnership with real estate development firm Heritage Equity Partners, a company that has sponsored projects and design competitions for the last four years, and has hosted interns and hired graduates. Last year he … [Read more...]