Daniel Ovalle Costal

Daniel Ovalle Costal is an Associate Professor (Teaching) at The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London (UCL). He combines academic work with architectural practice in London, focusing on commercial and mixed-use projects. His teaching spans design studios and skills across the Architecture MArch (Part 2), Engineering and Architectural Design MEng, and Architecture MSci (Part 1/2) programs.

Research interests: Daniel explores the intersection of architectural design with domesticity and queer studies, emphasizing unconventional forms of making like dollhouses, miniatures, and pop-up books. His work bridges popular culture with architectural theory and practice.

Teaching activities: He co-runs Unit 22 at The Bartlett School of Architecture with Prof. Izaskun Chinchilla Moreno since 2018, collaborates on Unit 4 with CEGE and IEDE colleagues since 2020, and leads the Design Think Tank module at the London School of Architecture. Additionally, he serves as a departmental and admissions tutor at UCL.

Recent publication trends: Focuses on climate adaptation, specifically addressing sea-level rise through architectural design. Keywords include Architecture, Climate Change, and Coastal Design, with sub-fields spanning Sustainable Architecture, Domestic Spaces, and Queer Theory.