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Jhono Bennett is a Research Fellow at the Department of Architecture, University of Cambridge, and a doctoral candidate at the Bartlett School of Architecture (UCL). His work focuses on inclusive design, spatial justice, and urban planning in post-Apartheid South Africa. He co-founded 1to1 – Agency of Engagement, a social enterprise addressing systemic spatial inequality through multi-scalar urban redevelopment. Bennett teaches at University College London (UCL) and the University of the Arts London (UAL), and collaborates with institutions such as Harvard’s GSD and CEPT University. His research explores critical positionality in design practices and neo-apartheid urban dynamics.
He leads initiatives like the South(ern) African Archi PhD Resource Platform, supporting doctoral aspirants in architecture and spatial practice. His work bridges academic research, community engagement, and policy, emphasizing decolonial urbanism and equitable spatial practices. Bennett’s collaborations span governments, universities, and international research networks, advocating for transformative urban strategies in global South contexts.
