Charlotte van Wijk

Dr. Charlotte van Wijk is a Professor at the Chair of History of Architecture & Urban Planning within the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment at TU Delft. Her work focuses on the intersection of architectural history, educational collections, and curatorial practices. She curates key teaching collections such as the Chair Collection, emphasizing their role in education and research.

Her research interests include the utilization of historical collections in pedagogy, design history, and the preservation of architectural heritage. She actively promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through exhibitions and academic activities.

Recent research outputs highlight thematic explorations of architectural collections, commemorative spaces, and historical figure studies. Her work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement through exhibitions and educational initiatives.

Van Wijk has organized and participated in academic events, including talks on decorative arts, plaster craftsmanship, and women's studies in architecture. She serves as a peer reviewer for journals like the Journal of Design History.

Her contributions extend to curating exhibitions like Chairs, tables, lamps and sets. Students at work!, showcasing student projects and historical artifacts.