Claudia Wigger

Claudia Wigger is a Lecturer at the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, where she has taught since 2011. Her roles include delivering core technical courses in construction, design studios, and seminars on urban density.

Education:

• Master’s degree (Dipl.-Ing.) from Technical University Berlin

Her research focuses on high-density housing and intense mixed-use developments, reflecting both theoretical and practical engagement with urban environments.

Professional Experience: With 20 years as a licensed architect, she has collaborated with international firms such as Foster and Partners, Sauerbruch Hutton, and co-founded ICE—ideas for contemporary environments—a Detroit-based practice highlighted in global design publications.

Awards:

• 2021 Donna M. Salzer Award for Teaching Excellence

Her work bridges small-scale interiors to large-scale urban master plans, emphasizing interdisciplinary design solutions.