I am an architect and urban designer working between practice, design research and teaching, and this is my PgCert blog. I am a lecturer at University of East London and Central Saint Martins, where I co-run BA Architecture design studios. And I am a partner of Aboard, a collaborative design research partnership set up as a vehicle to produce and exchange knowledge and practice critical and collaborative design.
I am interested in the complexities and processes of transformation of urban environments and in exploring how design thinking can promote alternative ways of space production and help us move towards a more equitable and sustainable urban living.
My teaching approach is connected to my research. It includes live project situations, collaboration with external partners, and knowledge exchange processes. It is designed to support a context for effective teaching and learning by fostering a deep understanding of the social and cultural contexts students are working with.