Gabriel Cuéllar

Gabriel Cuéllar is an Assistant Professor at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan. His work bridges architecture, urban design, and social justice, focusing on collective landholding, housing equity, and environmental politics. He co-directs Cadaster, a spatial practice awarded the 2018 Architectural League Prize, which develops frameworks for systemic change. Previously, he held positions at Taubman College as Swanson Visiting Assistant Professor and Oberdick Fellow, and as Professor-in-Practice at the University of Minnesota.

Education:

• Bachelor of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University
• Master of Architecture, Berlage Institute, Rotterdam

His research explores how architecture can advance spatial justice, with projects exhibited globally at institutions like the Canadian Centre for Architecture and the Netherlands Architecture Institute. Recent work includes climate resilience strategies and equitable urban development, supported by grants such as the 2023 SOM Foundation Research Prize.

Awards:

• Architectural League Prize (2018)
• SOM Foundation Research Prize (2023)

Teaching & Grants: Teaches courses on urban design theory and land practices, including ARCH 509: Theories and Methods of Urban Design and ARCH 506: Land as Spatial Practice. His grants support projects addressing climate action and urban equity, such as the 2024 Taubman College grants.

Labs/Teams: Co-founder of Cadaster, a collaborative spatial practice advocating for systemic change through design frameworks.