The Joyce F. Brown Academic Building, named by a unanimous resolution by the FIT Board
of Trustees in honor of the president’s 27 years of service and transformative leadership,
captures the energy, experimentation, and imagination that define FIT and embody its
forward-looking spirit. Designed by SHoP Architects, the 10-story, 100,000+ square-foot
structure—the college’s first building in almost fifty years—is a living expression
of the institution’s enduring commitment to making and innovation. The project was
funded by New York State, New York City, and individual and corporate supporters,
as a shared commitment to the next generation of talent for the creative industries.
The building features advanced, energy-efficient facilities, flexible learning spaces,
and the largest campus knitting lab in the U.S. View a virtual tour, and a slideshow
and time-lapse of the construction.
SHoP Architects is a New York–based global design leader, with iconic projects completed
or underway across more than 72 million square feet on five continents.
Joyce F. Brown Academic Building
