My background
Studied architecture (PhD) and music (piano, opera)
Lectured in architectural design and visual theory since 1997, led international workshops, developed curricula for design, urban design and architecture courses
Conceived and realised international architecture competitions, online initiatives, short TV programmes on design and architecture
Experience in architecture, design (theatre, interior, textile, jewellery), performance and installation
Research in creativity methods, visual and design theories, geometry, bionics and digital manufacturing
Co-founder and director of Rubedo Ltd (UK) with Laurent-Paul Robert
http://www.rubedo.co.uk/
Authorship
'Perception of Order and Ambiguity in Leonardo’s Design Concepts' (in progress),
'Radicalising the Habitat' (editor of online forum, 2002/03),
'Dimension of Time in Architectural Design' (2002) – award nominated,
'Colour in Visual Culture' (2002),
'Cybercity - An Urban Matrix of the Information Society' (in Urban Lifestyles: Spaces, Places, People, 2000)
With L-P. Robert:
'Inspirations and Challenges to Trans-disciplinary Practice' (2006),
'The Double Moebius Strip' (2002, 2005),
'Trans_Form: Form Generation Using Particle Physics' (2002, 2005)
Recent initiatives
Emergent Talent, Emergent Technologies: Rubedo \ Architects Work \ Europe – 2nd Architecture Biennial Beijing, 2006
IWASI (video installation, music by The Young Gods ) – International Critics’ Week selection (hors concours)
44th Cannes Film Festival, 2005 - Steirischer Herbst, 2003
Living Art Museum Reykjavik, 2006 (Our House is a House that Moves)
Current research in trans-disciplinary approaches to problem-solving and synaesthesia as design method
Current R&D projects in parametric modeling, bionic design, immersive environment
Research and design collaboration with Ove Arup and Partners
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