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Dr. Diane Ghirardo is a distinguished Professor and ACSA Distinguished Professor at the University of Southern California’s School of Architecture, specializing in the History and Theory of Architecture. She holds a PhD from Stanford University (1983) and has taught globally at institutions such as MIT, the University of Sydney, and the Polytechnic of Turin. Her research focuses on Renaissance architecture, 20th-century Italian design, and gendered spatial practices, with notable works like *Aldo Rossi and the Spirit of Architecture* (2019) and *Italy: Modern Architectures in History* (2013).
Her academic leadership includes roles as former President of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (1993–96), member of the National Architectural Accreditation Board (2003–06), and executive editor of the *Journal of Architectural Education* (1988–99). Awards include a Guggenheim Fellowship (2002) and Fulbright Scholarships (1976, 2001).
Current courses emphasize gendered spatial analysis (*Women’s Spaces in History*) and architectural theory from 1400–1914. Her publications bridge architectural history with gender studies, exploring topics like Lucrezia Borgia’s Ferrara court, fascist urbanism, and Aldo Rossi’s legacy. She has translated Aldo Rossi’s seminal *Architecture of the City* (1982) into English.
Grants include a 2018 Graham Foundation award for architectural research. Her work often intersects with USC’s research centers, such as the Center for City Design and the Center for Wellness in the Built Environment.
