Laurent Gutierrez

Laurent Gutierrez is a Professor at the School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His expertise spans Strategic Planning, Urban Environment, and the Interplay between Design, Art, and Politics in Asia. He leads the MDes Transitional Environments Design (TED) program and engages in interdisciplinary research addressing territorial dynamics through mapping, spatial appropriation, and fictional narratives.

• Technician Certificate, French Republic - Academy of Lyon-Ministry of National Education
• Superior Technician Certificate, French Republic - Academy of Lyon-Ministry of National Education
• Master of Architecture, French Republic - Ministry of Culture and Communication
• Bachelor of Architectural Studies, French Republic - Ministry of National Education
• Postgraduate Diploma, INSA (National Institute of Applied Science of Lyon)

His research explores the relationship between bodies and territories, focusing on atmospheric conditions, visibility/invisibility dynamics, and the invention of new mythologies through drawing, photography, and performance. Key themes include Climate Change, Transitional Environments, and Walter Benjamin’s concept of phantasmagoria.

Laurent has produced over 109 research outputs, including creative exhibits and academic publications, with recurring themes of Environmental Design, Coastal Areas, and Political Power in the Asia-Pacific region. His work often bridges artistic practice with critical theoretical frameworks.

• Sovereign Asia Pacific Art Prize (2013)
• Best Paper Awards (2022)
• Executive Course in Urban Design (2023)
• Inspiration Award (2003)

As an academic examiner and consultant, he has advised PhD candidates like Martin Dean Miller and Bi Xia. His activities emphasize the role of design in re-territorializing hyper-real environments and addressing global challenges through artistic and strategic interventions.