Anna Bach

Anna Bach is a Visiting Professor of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis (Sam Fox School) and former Associate Professor at EINA, University of Design and Arts in Barcelona (2008–2022). She co-founded Anna & Eugeni Bach, an architecture studio specializing in public and private projects including housing, public buildings, urban design, and art installations. Her academic roles include curating the XV Spanish Architecture Biennial and the exhibition 'Human Traces' at the Alvar Aalto Museum. Research focuses on architectural growth theories and spatial perception, with notable projects like the Slovenian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale (2023) and the Firal d’Olot (2024).

Education:

• Masters in Theory and Practice of Architectural Design, Barcelona School of Architecture (ETSAB), UPC, 2014
• Architecture Degree, Helsinki University of Technology, 2001

Research Interests:

• Gradual urban growth through architectural additions
• Temporary installations and ephemeral interventions
• Public space design and cultural heritage preservation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration between art and architecture

Awards:

• 2024 International Topscape Award
• 2019 FAD Award for Ephemeral Interventions
• 2016 Golden Lion at Venice Biennale
• 2014 FAD International Award for 'La Casita'

Grants & Advising:

• Recipient of multiple research grants for cultural heritage projects
• Advisor on over 25 architectural competitions and exhibitions
• Directed student workshops at MIT, ETH Zurich, and HafenCity University Hamburg

Labs/Teams: Co-leads the Anna & Eugeni Bach studio, collaborating on large-scale urban projects and cultural exhibitions across Europe and North America.