Laurence Pattacini

Laurence Pattacini is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, affiliated with the School of Architecture and Landscape. With qualifications as a licensed architect in France and a Master in Urban Design (Distinction) from Oxford Brookes University, they integrate professional practice, research, and teaching to address sustainability challenges in urban environments.

• MA in Urban Design (Distinction), Oxford Brookes University
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCFHE)
• Diplôme d’Architecte (DPLG), France

Their research focuses on urban forms, landscape perception, and riverside industrial site regeneration, emphasizing sustainable design strategies. Publications analyze riverside urbanity, public open spaces, and historical landscape practices. Teaching includes modules like Sustainable Urban Environments and Landscape Urbanism and Design, prioritizing hand-drawing and critical spatial analysis.

Recent publications reveal trends in climate-responsive urban design, design guidance, and cultural-environmental intersections. They have contributed to GIS-based urban modeling, policy documents, and cross-European case studies, bridging academic research with practical applications for community engagement.

As a fully qualified higher education teacher, Laurence co-ordinates curriculum development and supervises students, leveraging their European professional experience across landscape architecture firms in London, Berlin, Milan, and Amsterdam. Current research explores urban-industrial riverside regeneration in Northern Europe, with ongoing PhD work.