Hazem Ziada

Hazem Ziada is a Senior Lecturer at the Manchester School of Architecture, Manchester Metropolitan University. His work bridges architectural theory, urbanism, and crowd dynamics, with a focus on spatial configurations, Soviet Rationalism, and digital media's role in collective life.

• Fields of Interest: Urbanism, Crowd Dynamics, Digital Architecture, Soviet Architecture, Sacred Spaces, Spatial Theory, Political Protest Design

Ziada's research explores the intersection of physical and digital spatial experiences, particularly in contexts like Tahrir Square and Soviet-era assemblies. He analyzes how architecture shapes collective behavior, kinesthetic interactions, and socio-political symbolism. His work spans historical studies of Middle Eastern sacred spaces to contemporary digital crowds.

Key trends in his publications include:

• Decoding urban palimpsests through cartography
• Investigating affective urbanism via digital media
• Reinterpreting Soviet Rationalist spatial strategies
• Examining sacred architecture's cultural diversity
• Analyzing drawing's role in subjectivity formation

Ziada's methodological approach combines architectural theory with urban analysis, often integrating philosophy (e.g., Mark Hansen's System-Environment Hybrids) and historical cartography. His fieldwork in Cairo and theoretical frameworks contribute to debates on spatial politics and collective memory.