Jose Sanchez

Jose Sanchez is an Associate Professor with a joint appointment in the multicollege Department of Design Tech at Cornell University and Cornell Tech. As an architect, game designer, and media artist, he directs the Plethora Project, a research studio focused on architectural design knowledge propagation, and co-created the award-winning interactive installation Bloom for the 2012 London Olympics.

His research examines participatory systems through digital platforms, combining architecture with game design to engage non-expert audiences. Key areas include:

• Architectural design and technology
• Collaborative practice and community development
• Digital media and simulation
• Interdisciplinary art practices
• Participatory planning systems

His selected publications analyze intersections between architecture and video games, and he has received multiple awards including the ACADIA Innovative Research Award of Excellence (2019). Current work explores 'Mediated Assemblies'—interactive media as collaborative design practice.

Scientific awards include:

• 2024 Nuevos Medios selection
• 2023 Games for Change Best Civic Game nominee
• 2019 The Plan Journal Best Paper Award
• 2019 ACADIA Innovative Research Award