Iñaqui Carnicero

Iñaqui Carnicero is a Visiting Professor at the Spitzer School of Architecture, Cooper Union, serving during Spring 2018. He holds a Ph.D. from the School of Architecture of Madrid (ETSAM) and has taught at E.T.S.A.M. Polytechnic University of Madrid for 12 years. He has been a Visiting Professor at Cornell University, California College of the Arts, and Columbia University. His practice focuses on architecture, urban design, and historic preservation, with notable projects like the Spanish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale (2016) and social housing developments.

Education:

• Bachelor of Architecture, ETSAM (1999)
• International Ph.D. in Architecture, ETSAM (2016)

Research Interests: Carnicero explores architecture's intersection with urbanism, cultural heritage, and pedagogy. His work emphasizes adaptive reuse, public space design, and the legacy of mid-century modernists like Louis Kahn and Robert Venturi. He prioritizes socially engaged projects, such as affordable housing and institutional buildings.

Awards:

• Golden Lion (Venice Biennale 2016)
• AIA-New York Housing Award (2015)
• Design Vanguard Award (2012)
• Hauser Award (2012)

Professional Roles: Director of Arquia Proxima (2017-18), co-chair of ACSA International Conference (2018), and founder of Rica Studio with Lorena del Rio (2012). He has lectured globally at institutions like MIT, Harvard GSD, and Politecnico di Milano.

Labs/Teams: Co-leads Rica Studio, specializing in innovative architectural solutions for cultural and urban challenges. Collaborates with institutions like the Maxxi Museum in Rome and the J. Max Bond Center for Urban Futures.