معرفی
Francesca Murialdo is Director of Interior Architecture and Design Programmes at Middlesex University, London, and holds visiting professorships at Politecnico di Milano and other institutions. Her work bridges academic leadership, design practice, and research, focusing on adaptive reuse, retail spaces, and community-driven design. She has over 25 years of experience in academia, including roles as Programme Leader and Adjunct Professor in Italy and the UK.
- Roles: Director of Programmes (Middlesex), Visiting Professor (Politecnico di Milano), Adjunct Professor (Politecnico di Milano)
- Research Themes: Retail scape dynamics, adaptive reuse strategies, hidden narratives in interiors
- Educational Philosophy: Practice-led education integrating research-by-design, emphasizing collaboration, activism, and inclusivity
Her research explores how interiors can catalyze social change, with notable projects like the KilburnLab initiative reimagining disused community spaces. She has authored/co-authored books and articles on retail futures, sustainable design, and digital pedagogy.
Professional practice includes founding studios like laboMint and Studiometrico, emphasizing design’s role in shaping societal identities. Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed but her contributions are noted as impactful within the field.
