Nima Javidi

Nima Javidi is an Adjunct Associate Professor at The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture of The Cooper Union. As the 2021 Gwathmey Professor in Architecture, he teaches and coordinates core design studios. His research focuses on intersections of geometry, structure, and typology in architecture.

Javidi is founding principal at JA Architecture Studio, a Toronto-based practice recognized with international awards including finalist for the Canadian Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale. His built work explores geometric reconfiguration of building typology within urban contexts.

With a Master of Architecture from University of Tehran and Master of Urban Design from University of Toronto, he previously taught at University of Toronto's Daniels Faculty. His work was featured in the 2020 exhibition 'One to One | 1:1' at Cooper Union.