Adriana Laura Massidda

Dr. Adriana Laura Massidda is a Lecturer in Architectural Humanities at the School of Architecture and Landscape, University of Sheffield. Her research bridges architectural history, urban studies, and environmental humanities, focusing on informal settlements and their socio-political implications.

Research Interests:

• Shantytown history and urban informality
• Critical environmental analyses of waste, flooding, and infrastructure
• Social housing and co-design methodologies
• Urban rivers and landscape design
• Phytoremediation in marginalized contexts

Scientific Awards:

• Declared asset of cultural significance (Bien de Interés para la Comunicación Social) by the Buenos Aires Legislature (2023) for collaborative work on shantytown histories

Publications & Impact: Massidda's research focuses on urban transformations in Argentina and the UK, particularly examining sewage farm repurposing in London/Leicester housing projects. Her work combines historical analysis with design-led interventions, emphasizing marginalized communities' agency.

Teaching & Supervision: She teaches architectural humanities and supervises research on urban design, landscape, and socio-environmental challenges in informal settlements.