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Andrew Witt is an Associate Professor in Practice of Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD). He co-directs the Master in Design Engineering Program and leads research at the intersection of geometry, machines, and cultural perception. His work bridges architecture, mathematics, and computational design through projects like Certain Measures, a design-technology studio addressing complex spatial challenges for clients ranging from cultural institutions to infrastructure firms. Witt holds an M.Arch and M.Des (History and Theory) from the GSD, and has been recognized with grants from the Graham Foundation and Harvard Data Science Initiative, as well as awards like the World Frontiers Forum Pioneer distinction.
- Education:
- M.Arch (Distinction, AIA Medal, John E. Thayer Scholarship), Harvard GSD
- M.Des (History and Theory, Distinction), Harvard GSD
- Affiliations:
- Co-founder of Certain Measures (architecture/design studio)
- Laboratory for Design Technologies
Research Interests: Witt explores how computational methods and mathematical rigor shape architectural design, with a focus on parametric geometry, material systems, and interdisciplinary exchanges between design and science. His publications include Formulations: Architecture, Mathematics, Culture (MIT Press, 2021) and Light Harmonies (on Heinrich Heidersberger’s light-drawing machines). His work emphasizes technically synthetic approaches to form while critically engaging cultural narratives in design.
Key Achievements:
- Exhibitions at Pompidou Center, Barbican Centre, and Haus der Kulturen der Welt
- Patents for geometric rationalization and collaborative software systems
- Finalist for Zumtobel Award (2017)
Teaching & Grants: Witt teaches collaborative design engineering courses at GSD and SEAS. His grants include projects on AI-driven design methodologies and machine vision applications in architecture.
