Sumner Studio Lab featured in new publications

A case study of Sumner Studio Lab by Matthew Bernstine, director of the Sam Fox School’s Office for Socially Engaged Practice, and Laura Perry, assistant director for research and public engagement in WashU’s Center for Humanities, is featured in “Junior Architects: New Paradigms in Design Education.” Edited by Suzanne Lettieri and Anya Sirota, the volume traces the pursuit of equity in architecture and design education through historical analysis, critical theory, and comparative case studies across contemporary U.S. contexts.

Sumner Studio Lab is a community space in North St. Louis hosting public workshops, student internships, and academic courses. Launched in 2022, the collaboration brings together students at Sumner High School, WashU, and residents of The Ville neighborhood.