Jesús Vassallo

Jesús Vassallo is an Associate Professor at the Rice School of Architecture, Rice University. He holds degrees from Harvard University and the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid (ETSAM). His research focuses on architectural realism across scales—from material construction details to urban systems—exploring ethical and aesthetic dimensions in professional practice. Vassallo’s work bridges theoretical discourse and practical applications, emphasizing housing typologies and the interplay between architecture and urban contexts.

Education:

• Harvard University Graduate School of Design
• Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid (ETSAM)

Research Interests:

• Material systems and construction methodologies
• Housing typologies and urban integration
• Realism in architectural design and scholarship

Key Publications:

• Epics in the Everyday (Park Books, 2019)
• Seamless (Park Books, 2016)

Professional Activity: Based in Houston and Madrid, Vassallo maintains a dual academic and practice-oriented approach to architecture. His recent lectures, such as the 2024 Feldberg Rourke Endowed Lecture at CU Denver, highlight ongoing explorations of realism as both an aesthetic and ethical concern.