Andrea Canclini

Andrea Canclini is a Lecturer in Architecture at Lancaster University's School of Architecture, previously serving as Lecturer at Politecnico di Milano and Visiting Professor at Beirut Arab University. His academic roles include teaching Theory in Contemporary Architectural Design, Design Studio, and convening Architectural Humanities modules. His research focuses on modern/contemporary architectural criticism's cultural foundations, European-American architectural discourse, Japanese-Western architectural relations, and border/spatial exception studies.

He holds a PhD from Politecnico di Torino (2015) and has organized conferences like EAHN 2022 and led the VII CIAM anniversary committee. His work spans 14 countries, including peer-reviewed articles in journals like The Plan Journal and aut aut, with publications exploring topics such as Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium, Beijing courtyard renovations, and Palestinian refugee camps.

Canclini’s awards include the 2015 Politecnico di Torino Best PhD Student award and competitive research scholarships. His research groups include Cultures Imagination and Social Design, focusing on phenomenology, sustainability, and architectural ethics. He advises PhD candidates on architectural history, theory, and border studies.