Quilian Riano

Quilian Riano is an accomplished architect and educator currently serving as the Dean of the School of Architecture at Pratt Institute, where roles have included Interim Dean and Assistant Dean. Riano is the founder and principal designer of DSGN AGNC, specializing in architectural, urban, and strategic design, overseeing multi-million dollar projects and engaging in grant-writing and fundraising. Additional academic experience includes positions as Vice-President for Architecture at The Architectural League of New York and various teaching roles at institutions such as Parsons School of Design, Columbia University, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Riano holds multiple degrees in architecture from prestigious institutions, including Harvard University and the University of Florida.