Simone Brott

Simone Brott is a Professor affiliated with Queensland University of Technology, specializing in architectural theory, modern and contemporary architecture, and the intersection of philosophy and design. Her research critically examines iconic architecture, digital culture, and the historical implications of figures like Le Corbusier. Notable works include Supermodel and Cryptolibrary (2023), exploring NFTs in architecture, and Architecture Capital Unchained (2022), critiquing capitalist influences in urban design. She has authored over 60 academic publications, including books on digital monuments and the Deleuzean influence in architecture. Brott frequently presents at international conferences and collaborates with institutions like Conrad Gargett. Her work challenges conventional narratives in architectural historiography and explores futurist subjectivities through critical theory.

Education:
- Master of Research in Architecture (Yale University, 2003)
- Thesis: Subjectivizations: Deleuze and Architecture (2003)

Research Focus:
Brott’s work interrogates the political, economic, and philosophical dimensions of architectural practice. Key themes include:
- The role of digital technologies (NFTs, blockchain) in post-occupancy design
- Le Corbusier’s fascist affiliations and their architectural implications
- Marxist critiques of iconic architecture’s cultural and economic exploitation
- Deleuze and Guattari’s concepts applied to spatial subjectivity

Notable Contributions:
- Edited Architecture Post Mortem (2013), analyzing dystopian urbanism
- Awarded 2022 ‘Featured article’ in Log for Architecture Capital Unchained
- Co-founded the Brisbane Northbank Urban Film Studio (2010)

Labs/Teams:
Involved in interdisciplinary collaborations blending architecture with digital media, including experimental film projects documenting urban spaces.