João Filipe Ribeiro Borges Da Cunha

João Borges da Cunha is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at Lusófona University's Department of Architecture and Urban Planning. He holds a PhD in Culture Studies from the Catholic University of Portugal (2014) and a degree in Architecture from the University of Lisbon (1997). His research and teaching focus on spatial theories, visual culture, and the intersection of architecture with narrative fiction.

• Education:
  • PhD in Culture Studies (2014), Universidade Católica Portuguesa
  • Architecture Degree (1997), Universidade de Lisboa

His research explores spatial representation across literature, architecture, and media, with a focus on post-colonial interiors, urban settings under neoliberalism, and the anthropology of space. Publications highlight his work on narrative-driven spatial analysis and critical urban studies.

Notable awards include the Branquinho da Fonseca Literary Prize (2003) for his novella Amor de Miraflores. He has participated in 5 international conferences and contributed to 3 research projects, blending architectural theory with literary and cultural critique.