Antoine Picon

Antoine Picon is a Senior Visiting Lecturer at Rice University's School of Architecture in Paris and the G. Ware Travelstead Professor of the History of Architecture and Technology at Harvard University. His research focuses on the intersection of architectural/urban technologies and digital culture from the 18th century to the present.

• Education:
• Ph.D., École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales
• Architect DPLG, École d’Architecture de Paris-Villemin
• B.S., École Polytechnique and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

His work critically examines how digital technologies reshape architectural practice and theory. Recent publications explore smart cities, digital culture's impact on design, and the political dimensions of ornamentation. He holds prestigious awards including the Médaille de la Ville de Paris and membership in the French Académie des Technologies.

His writings bridge historical analysis with contemporary debates, emphasizing technology's role in redefining architectural disciplines. He actively contributes to both academic discourse and practical design education through his dual institutional roles.