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| RICHARD TARANSKY R.A. | |
| 701 Walnut Street, | |
| Philadelphia, PA 19106 215. 888. 2012 |
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| rtaransky@verizon.net | |
| PRACTICE | |
| 2002 - 08 | Diagram / Richard Taransky Studio, Philadelphia PA |
| 1984 - 99 | Richard Taransky Architects, Haddonfield NJ |
| Licensed Architect: New Jersey and Pennsylvania | |
| EDUCATION | |
| 1973 -76 | The Cooper Union, New York City, NY |
| 1971 -73 | llinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois |
| AWARDS | |
| 2006 | Artist’s Residency, The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia, PA |
| 2005 | Chair, “John G. Williams Distinguished Professor”, University of Arkansas, School of Architecture |
| 2000-01 | The Rome Prize, Architecture, The American Academy in Rome |
| TEACHING | |
| 2007 | The University of the Arts, School of Design, Philadelphia, PA |
| Foundation, 3D Studio Yr 1 | |
| 2005 | University of Arkansas, School of Architecture, Fayetteville, AR |
| Design Studio Yr 4 | |
| 1997 | Tyler School of Architecture, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA |
| Design studio Yr 1 + 2 Thesis Yr 5 Introductory Technology Advanced freehand architectural drawing |
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| 1994-96 | Tyler School of Architecture, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA |
| Thesis Studio Yr 5 | |
| 1993 | University of the Arts, Architectural Studies, Philadelphia, PA |
| Senior Studio Yr 4 | |
| 1989-92 | Tyler School of Architecture, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA |
| Design studio Yr 2 | |
| 1987 | The Cooper Union, School of Architecture, New York City, NY |
| Thesis Studio Yr 5 | |
| 1984 | The University of the Arts, Architectural Studies, Philadelphia, PA |
| Senior Studio Yr 4 Case Study, and Systems of Construction |
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| 1978 | Illinois Institute of Technology, School of Architecture, Chicago, IL |
| Life Drawing | |
| Visiting Critic : | University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of California Berkeley, Columbia University, Pratt Institute, Harvard University, The Cooper Union, Lehigh University, Penn State University, University of Buffalo, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Arizona State University. |
| EXHIBITS : SOLO | |
| 2004 | Long Hall Gallery, University Of Arkansas, “Selected Work 1976 - 01”, Fayetteville, AR |
| 1999 | FAARM, The Foundation for Art & Architectural Research, “Present Memorials : Houses of Passage” |
| SELECTED EXHIBITS : GROUP | |
| 2007 | Janney Jaskey Gallery, "Vast Systems (Barely Holding Together)", Philadelphia, PA |
| 2006 | The Fabric Museum and Workshop, "Selections from the Collection", Philadelphia, PA |
| 2006 | Gallery 339, “In-Fill” with Qb3 and Plumbob, Philadelphia, PA |
| 2001 | The American Academy in Rome, "Fellow’s Exhibition", Rome, Italy |
| 1998 | Stephan Stux Gallery, “The House for the 21st Century”, New York City, NY |
| 1997 | Tyler School of Art, "Faculty Show”, Philadelphia, PA |
| 1996 | Lehigh University, “3 Philadelphia Architects”, The Contemporary Artists Series, Bethlehem, PA |
| 1995 | GSFA, University of Penn, “Figure, Frame, Shadow, and The Architectural Program”, with Wesley Wei FAIA |
| 1985 | Wolf Gallery, University of the Arts, “Affects/Effects”, Faculty Show, Philadelphia, PA |
| 1977 | The Walker Center, “Townhouse Competition”, Minneapolis, MN |
| 1977 | The Graham Foundation, “Townhouse Competition”, Honorable Mention, Chicago, Illinois |
| SELECTED PUBLICATIONS | |
| 2007 | "Tenuous Universe", review of Vast Systems, Philadelphia Inquirer, Edith Newhall, Dec |
| 2007 | "The Plans Caution", collaboration with poet Michelle Taransky, P-Queque, SUNY |
| 2006 | “In-Fill” with Qb3 and Plumbob, Critical essays w/ Inga Saffron, Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, PA |
| 2005 | "Mardi”, The Poetry Center of Chicago, broadside collaboration with poet Anselm Hollo |
| 2004 | Re: View, School of Architecture , University of Arkansas, Bio, Drawings, and Models |
| 2003 | "Landscape", Society of Fellows Journal, American Academy in Rome |
| 2003 | “Concerning the Design School Dilemma”, Metropolis Magazine, August |
| 2001 | “Fellows”, American Academy in Rome, Exhibition Catalog |
| 1999 | “Present Memorials : Houses of Passage”, Exhibition Catalog, FAARM |
| 1998 | "Civilization and Its Discontents : Architectural Dialogue One”, Parkett Magazine, No. 56 |
| 1998 | “Intimate Space, Exhibit and Symposium", The Oculus, AIA Journal, NYC, Nov. |
| 1987 | “3 Philadelphia Architects”, Contemporary Artists Series Catalog, Lehigh University |
| 1986 | "Adding on to an Older House", Practical Home, Margolin Residence, Moorestown, NJ |
| 1985 | “Affects/ Effects”, Catalog , Faculty Show, UArts |
| 1985 | "Library for the Blind”, Education of an Architect II, Collected works, The Cooper Union, Thesis Project, Rizzolli |
| SELECTED LECTURES | |
| 2005 | Penn State University, School of Architecture, “Mistaken Identity” |
| 2005 | The Fabric Workshop, " Selected Work" |
| 2004 | University of Arkansas, School of Architecture, “Mistaken Identity” |
| 2002 | Boston University, University Professors Program, “Translating Rome” |
| 2002 | Drexel University, School of Architecture, “A Critical Practice” |
| 1999 | West Jersey AIA, “A Critical Practice” |
| 1997 | Penn State University, School of Architecture, “Life Drawing” |
| 1996 | GSFA, University of Pennsylvania, “Devoured Sites” |
| 1996 | Lehigh University, “The Space of Touch” |
