David Monteyne

David Monteyne is a Professor in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at the University of Calgary. His research focuses on architectural history and cultural studies, examining built environments in relation to social contexts such as race, gender, and power dynamics. He specializes in the interplay between built environments, bureaucracies, and national identity, with notable projects on the Hudson’s Bay Company’s architectural programs, Cold War civil defense, and Canadian immigration policies. His current work explores the global history of quarantine stations (lazarettos) from the medieval period to the early 20th century.

Education:

• B.A., University of British Columbia
• M.A.S.A. in History and Theory of Architecture, University of British Columbia
• PhD in American Studies, University of Minnesota

Research Interests: Monteyne’s interdisciplinary approach integrates architecture, urban studies, and cultural analysis. His work addresses themes such as the sociopolitical dimensions of public spaces, the role of quarantine architecture in public health history, and the historical relationships between institutions and national identity formation. He employs a global perspective to contextualize how built environments reflect and shape societal structures.

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