Marie-Josèphe Vallée

Marie-Josèphe Vallée is an Associate Professor at the School of Design (École de design) within the Faculty of Urban Planning (Faculté de l'aménagement) at Université de Montréal. She holds a Master's in Architecture (2003) and a Bachelor's in Architecture (1985) from Université de Montréal, alongside a diploma from the École des Beaux-Arts de Lille (1978). Her research focuses on aesthetic theories applied to interior design, exploring intersections between art, architecture, and contemporary culture. Key projects include opera collaborations in augmented reality and installations like 'Histoire Nocturne au Pied-du-Courant' (2007) and 'Ciné-torsion' (2009), the latter earning the Lorenzo Il Magnifico prize.

• Teaches courses: Introduction to Interior Design, Advanced Design Workshops
• Research affiliations: GRAD (Research Group in Urban Planning and Design)

Her work bridges art and design through exhibitions in over 10 countries, emphasizing spatial and conceptual innovation. Current research includes virtual/augmented reality in opera (2023–2025 projects funded by SSHRC and SPIIE).