Jonathan Foote

Jonathan Foote is an Associate Professor at the Aarhus School of Architecture, specializing in architecture, art history, and material culture. His research focuses on the intersection of historical and contemporary material practices, sustainability, and cultural studies. He holds a PhD, Master of Architecture, and a Bachelor of Arts in History.

• Affiliations: Aarhus School of Architecture, Research Laboratory 2 (Technology, Building Cultures, Settlement)
• Projects: Ecologies of Stone (2022–2025), Nordic Marble (2017–2023), Material Imagination (2017–2021)
• Awards: Graduate Alumni Achievement Award and Outstanding Recent Graduate Alumni Award (2021)

Research Interests: Foote's work explores historical architectural techniques, material ethics, and sustainable practices. Key themes include Renaissance architecture (Michelangelo, Borromini), Swedish Modernism (Lewerentz), and the cultural and environmental impacts of quarrying.

Activities: Active in international conferences, workshops, and media engagements, including podcasts and exhibitions on marble, sustainability, and material innovation.