Gervais de Lafond Matthias

Matthias Gervais de Lafond is a Lecturer at PSL University, affiliated with the TPCAU disciplinary field. His work centers on architectural theory, with a focus on the temporal dimensions of design, heritage conservation, and the philosophical implications of materiality and place history.

• Education: HMONP Architect (Université Paris-Saclay), ENSA Paris Belleville.
• Academic Rank: Lecturer (TPCAU).
• Other Roles: Co-founder of Elementary Particles (Independent Laboratory), Publisher at Cosa Mentale Editions, Associate Architect at FP01, and Jury Member for the Academy of Architecture Book Prize.

His research explores the concept of contemporary architecture as future heritage, emphasizing the interplay between intangible values, constructive intelligibility, and the historical significance of sites. His publications include collaborative projects such as Vegetal Trauma (2019), Mare Nostrum (2018), and The Stone Myth (2016), which examine ecological integration, Mediterranean urbanism, and material symbolism.

His recent and ongoing projects, like Contemporary Ruins and Stories of Places: Villa Besson, reflect his engagement with architectural direction and theoretical inquiry, blending artistic and academic rigor.