Pablo Martinez Capdevila

Dr. Pablo Martinez Capdevila is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University (UK), specializing in architecture and its political dimensions. Previously, he held roles as Senior Lecturer at the Portsmouth School of Architecture and Guest Lecturer at institutions in Norway and Spain. His research focuses on the intersection of architecture with radical political and social theories, particularly through the lens of historical movements like Archizoom Associati and Andrea Branzi's urban models.

Education:

• PhD in Architecture, Polytechnic University of Madrid (2014)
• MArch (Arquitecto Superior), ETSAM, Madrid (2000)
• Studies at the Polytechnic University of Turin (Italy)

Research Interests: Architecture's relationship with political ideologies, post-industrial urbanism, and the critique of radical architectural movements. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary urban challenges, emphasizing how spatial design reflects socio-political structures.

Awards:

• UPM 2014-2015 Extraordinary Prize for Doctoral Dissertations
• Shortlisted for X Arquia/Tesis Prizes and X BIAU Biennale

Professional Activities: External Examiner at Bergen Arkitekthøgskole, peer reviews for journals like Routledge and VLC Arquitectura, and visiting scholar roles at institutions including Clemson University and the University of Edinburgh.

Practice: Co-founder of MISC arquitectos, recognized for competition-winning designs and exhibitions in venues like the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine in Paris.