Taylor Loutsis Joins Van Alen Institute Vanguard Event on Public Language and Place

February 18, 2026

Taylor Loutsis, founder of Studio Loutsis, 2026 SEGD Board Member, and former NYC Chapter Chair, will be participating in the Van Alen Institute Vanguard event What Language Leaves Behind in New York City.

Event Spotlight: What Language Leaves Behind

Hosted by the Van Alen Institute, the Vanguard series convenes designers and cultural leaders to explore the future of public space. This program focuses on how language shapes identity, belonging, and collective memory in the built environment.

What Language Leaves Behind examines how words appear in signage, monuments, and civic messaging—and what happens when those words are removed, revised, or reinterpreted. The discussion highlights the power of language to define who feels represented in public spaces and how communities navigate change.

Through this event, the Van Alen Institute continues to create space for critical conversations about design, culture, and public life.

Learn more about the Vanguard event and its speakers through the Van Alen Institute website. Read more.