Neil Simpson

Neil Simpson is a Tutor at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow School of Art (GSA), where he leads the urban design studio in the Masters programme. He is affiliated with Europe’s top creative destination, GSA, and works at its Glasgow campus. His academic career spans over two decades, with teaching experience at Edinburgh University prior to his current role.

• Education
• University of Waterloo (1989) - Architecture
• University of Glasgow (2013) - Masters in City and Regional Planning

Neil’s research focuses on the intersection of urban development and design, emphasizing:

• State-market relations in urban development
• Prescriptive design guidance
• Typo-morphological descriptors of urban form
• Urban design in historic contexts