Luke Pearson

Dr Luke Pearson is an Associate Professor at University College London's Bartlett School of Architecture and Co-Director of the Cinematic and Videogame Architecture MArch programme. He founded the Videogame Urbanism studio and co-founded the You+Pea design research practice with Sandra Youkhana. His work focuses on the intersection of architecture, game design, and media studies.

• Current roles: Associate Professor, Co-Director of Cinematic and Videogame Architecture MArch, Chair of undergraduate Board of Examiners
• Teaching experience: Expanded design studio scopes since 2009, coordinated Videogame Urbanism studio since 2016, and led international workshops

Research explores how videogame technologies can transform architectural design through participatory and speculative approaches. His work bridges architectural history with contemporary virtual world-building practices, examining media representation and digital design methodologies.

Recent publications and exhibitions demonstrate expertise in game engine culture, digital spatial protocols, and interactive environments. Luke's collaborative projects with You+Pea have been exhibited internationally at venues including the Royal Institute of British Architects and EGX games expo.

• RIBA Eyeline Competition Winner (2016, 2013)
• Multiple Royal Academy Summer Exhibition selections
• UCL Graduate Research Scholarship
• Leverhulme Trust Bursary