Marcelo Spina

Marcelo Spina is an internationally renowned architect and educator based at the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), where he has been a design faculty member since 2001. He is also a Principal of the award-winning architectural practice P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S, which operates from Los Angeles with global influence.

• Born in Rosario, Argentina
• Educated at National University of Rosario (B.Arch) and Columbia University (M.Arch)
• Visiting Professor at Yale, Syracuse, Harvard, Berkeley, and Di Tella University

Research and Practice:
Spina’s work bridges architectural design, material innovation, and digital fabrication. His firm, P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S, focuses on experimental and innovation-driven projects, reflecting his interest in pushing architectural boundaries. He has co-authored influential publications such as Embedded and Material Beyond Materials, and curated exhibitions like Matters of Sensation.

Awards and Recognition:
Spina has received numerous accolades, including the Architectural League’s Emerging Voices award, AIA honors, and a USA Artists Fellowship. His contributions to architecture have been widely published and exhibited, and he has delivered over 100 lectures globally.