Chris Tucker

Dr. Chris Tucker is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle, with a career spanning academic leadership, architectural practice, and cross-disciplinary research. He served as Head of Discipline (Architecture) from 2016-2019 and has coordinated architecture studios across all program levels. His work bridges architectural practice and research, focusing on the architecture of the street, nearly-urban spaces, and urban vague in contemporary planning.

• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle
• Master of Philosophy, University of Newcastle
• Bachelor of Architecture (Honours), University of Newcastle
• Bachelor of Science (Architecture), University of Newcastle

Research expertise includes architecture as research, project-based research, and collaborations with Newcastle City Council, NSW Urban Growth, Transport NSW, and Indigenous communities in Alice Springs. Teaching innovations emphasize architecture as research, Indigenous pedagogies, and ethical practice in urban design.

Key article themes span urban resilience in Indigenous town camps, Indigenous-Western pedagogy integration, street architecture, and post-industrial urbanism. His work addresses social justice, public space occupation, and ageing populations through architectural solutions.

Scientific awards include the 2022 ACEN Innovation and Excellence Award, 2021 WIL Staff Member of the Year, 2010 University of Newcastle Research Award, and 2006 Central Glass International Design Competition win. Supervision highlights include PhD candidates exploring improvisational architecture, blockchain in design, and island culture informality.