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Cameron Macdonell is an Assistant Professor at the School of Interior Design, Toronto Metropolitan University. His research explores the intersection of art, architecture, and interior design through iconographical, phenomenological, and psychological lenses. He specializes in narratology of textual environments, ritualization of built spaces, and the metaphysical role of ghosts in architectural history.
Education:
- BA (Hons.) in Art History, University of Windsor
- MA in Canadian Art History, York University
- PhD in History and Theory of Architecture, McGill University
Research Interests: His work examines Gothic Revival architecture, the haunting of domestic spaces, and artifact afterlives in Canadian interiors. Current projects include Haunted Houses, tracing ghost narratives in self-designed houses, and a study on artifacts’ cultural memory in Canadian domestic spaces.
Publications Trends: His writings span architectural historiography, film and architecture intersections, and interdisciplinary critiques. Recent works engage with cinematic trans-mediation (e.g., Ex Machina), postmodern spatial economies, and Bataille’s influence on architectural theory.
Awards & Grants:
- SSHRC funding for MA/PhD research
- King Student Medal (McGill University)
- Board of Governors Medal (University of Windsor)
Professional Experience: Postdoctoral work at ETH Zürich, research associate at McGill’s School of Architecture, and editorial contributions to Journal of Architectural Education. Current projects include the digital exhibition Ghost-Storeys.com and the film Melencolia XII.
