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Jose Castillo is Professor and Chair of the Department of Architecture at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP), a position he began in July 2024. He is also the founding principal of a|911, an architecture and urban planning practice based in Mexico City. His work spans research, design, and pedagogy across architecture, urbanism, housing, infrastructure, and food systems.
Education:
- Bachelor of Architecture, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City
- Master of Architecture, Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD)
- Doctor of Design, Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD)
Castillo's research focuses on the intersections of architecture, urbanism, and social equity. His interests include housing, infrastructure, mobility, food systems in cities, and the role of architecture in addressing climate change and social challenges. He emphasizes connecting design with social and political realities, advocating for awareness of architecture’s environmental and societal impacts.
His recent publications and projects reflect a deep engagement with urban transformation, informal settlements, cultural spaces, and sustainable construction. Themes across his work include self-built urbanism, public institutions, urban planning, and the social performance of cities.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Richard Rogers Fellowship, Wimbledon, London (2017)
- Audi Urban Future Award (2014)
- Emerging Voices, Architectural League of New York (2012)
- Bronze Medal, Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction Latin America (2011)
- Noldi Schreck Award, First Prize (2023)
Castillo has served as a juror for major competitions including the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize and Bloomberg’s Mayor’s Challenge. He has been a visiting professor at Harvard GSD, University of Pennsylvania, Tulane, and IE Madrid. He is a member of the advisory board of LSE Cities and Urban Age. His firm, a|911, has completed award-winning projects such as the PILARES community centers, Spanish Cultural Center, and Cetram San Lázaro transportation hub.
He has been involved in significant urban master plans and is currently shaping the future of architectural education at Cornell AAP, emphasizing engaged practice, environmental action, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
