Alisa Andrašek

Alisa Andrašek is a Professor of Digital Media at The European Graduate School (EGS) and a Reader in Architecture and Computation at University College London’s Bartlett School of Architecture. She directs the MArch Graduate Architectural Design programme and the Wonderlab, a research lab merging technology, architecture, and design. Previously, she taught at Columbia University, Pratt Institute, and other institutions globally. Her work focuses on computational systems in architecture, generative design, and interdisciplinary research.

Education:

• Master’s in Advanced Architectural Design, Columbia University

Research interests emphasize computational geometry, generative algorithms, and speculative materialism. Her projects, such as biothing and Bloom Games, explore adaptive architectural systems and urban interventions. She co-founded CONTINUUM, a research collective in computational design, and has curated exhibitions at venues like the Venice Biennale and Centre Pompidou.

• Scientific Awards: Europe 40 under 40 (2011), FEIDAD (2004), Metropolis Next Generation Design Competition (2005)

Advising and Grants: Andrašek has mentored students across multiple institutions and led collaborative projects like Wonderlab. Her work bridges academic research with public installations, such as Bloom Games during the London Olympics.

Labs/Teams: Director of Bartlett’s Wonderlab, co-founder of biothing and CONTINUUM.