Sectioned Studio
About
Sectioned Studio is a creative platform for artists, architects, and designers navigating the intersections of education, practice, and independent creation.
We believe in growth through sharing—whether you're preparing to study abroad, navigating professional practice, or exploring your creative direction, Sectioned Studio is a space where we learn from each other's journeys.
Publication
Archive Before Graduate [ABG] Series
Sectioned Studio publishes the ABG Series (Archive Before Graduate) annually—a curated archive of portfolios from students accepted into the top architecture graduate programs, including Harvard GSD, Columbia GSAPP, MIT, Yale, Cornell, and UPenn.
ABG is more than a collection of successful portfolios. It documents how each portfolio was built, why it worked, and what decisions shaped the acceptance outcome. For future applicants, ABG serves as a transparent resource that reveals the actual standards and strategies behind world-class admissions.
Creative Artists Platform
Sectioned Studio is a creative platform for artists, designers, and architects navigating the intersection of education, practice, and making.
At its core, Sectioned Studio operates as an artist platform—supporting emerging creatives as they build portfolios, define their direction, and position themselves within a global design landscape. We believe that a strong portfolio is not simply a collection of images, but a carefully constructed way of thinking, seeing, and communicating.
We approach each project as a collaboration.
Rather than applying fixed formulas, we focus on uncovering what makes each individual’s work distinct—and pushing that clarity to a professional level.
Sectioned Studio is built on the idea that growth happens through making, sharing, and refining.
It is both a working studio and an evolving platform—where creative work is not only prepared for the next step, but also given context and presence.
Workshop & Seminar
At Sectioned Studio, we regularly host workshops and seminars designed for students preparing for architecture, design, and art programs abroad.
Our programs go beyond simply delivering information—they are structured to help participants clearly understand their own work and define a direction that aligns with their goals. We dive deeply into the most challenging aspects of the application process, including portfolio development, concept building, storytelling, SOP writing, and school-specific strategies. Each session provides practical feedback and guidance tailored to each individual’s strengths.
Sectioned Studio’s workshops and seminars aim to offer clear direction, actionable feedback, and the momentum needed to continue growing throughout the study-abroad preparation journey.
For more details, please refer to the Workshop & Seminar tab.
