Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

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Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

Program

Our vision

Curriculum →

Mission →

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Faculty →

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Students →

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We strive for

Recent Work →

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Transversal

Transversal

Winter Sun

Winter Sun

Project Description

Project Description

Transversal is a mobile architectural guide of São Paulo that offers neighborhood tours curated by local architects. Through the audio element, locals provide an insider’s perspective of the city and users can record or share their walks and unlock treasures along their route. By drawing attention to the architectural legacy, Transversal presents Brazil as a destination for urban exploration.

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A dark gray building with a curved facade is depicted against a light gray sky. On the left, a white icon reads “Record and share your itineraries.” In the center, a white icon shows an eye with a blue dot inside, labeled “Tour the city with insider’s info.” On the right, a white icon depicts a padlock with a blue lock symbol, labeled “Unlock treasures on location.”A black iPhone screen displays a grayscale image of wooden beams against a gray cityscape background. The text “TRNSVERSXL” appears in white uppercase letters near the top. Below it, a white box contains the text “Start Exploring” and a white button labeled “Already have an account? Sign in!”. The phone is centered in the frame.Three smartphones are displayed side by side, each showing a different screen. The leftmost phone displays a photo of Roman ruins labeled “Pompeia,” the center phone shows a screen titled “República” with a historical neighborhood description, and the rightmost phone displays a black screen titled “Meet the Curator” with a photo of Roberto Guedes and text about “How to Get Here.” All phones are black and appear to be iPhones.Three smartphones are displayed side by side, each showing a map interface. The leftmost phone displays a map of buildings with numbered markers. The center phone shows a map labeled “Praça das Artes” and “Brasil Arquitetura,” built in 2013. The rightmost phone displays a “Nearby” section with options for “Restrooms” and “Wi-Fi,” along with “Upcoming Events” and “The Extension” buttons. All phones share a dark gray background.A person with short dark hair is captured in a head-and-shoulders portrait against a plain off-white background. They are wearing a dark blue, button-down shirt with long sleeves and a standard collar. The individual is facing forward and smiling slightly, with their gaze directed straight at the camera. The lighting is even and soft, casting minimal shadows. The image is well-lit and focuses primarily on the person's face and upper body. No other objects or text are visible in the frame.

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310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu