Matias Creimer

Matias Creimer is a Senior Lecturer at Otis College of Art and Design, with academic affiliations including the Department of Architecture and Urban Design at the School of the Arts and Architecture, UCLA. He holds an MArch from UCLA and a 6-year architecture diploma from Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina.

• Recipient of the 'The Future of Affordable Housing' competition award by Dwell Magazine and SECCA (2003)
• 3rd prize in the 'Eternit Showroom' Competition at the 5th BA International Architectural Biennale (1993)
• 5th prize in 'Daniel Libeskind in Buenos Aires' Workshop and Competition (1993)

Creimer's research spans modular architecture, environmental design, and affordable housing. His publications reflect a focus on transportable structures, prefabrication, and space efficiency, with recurring themes of urban adaptability and sustainable materials. He has contributed to journals like the Journal of Architectural Education and magazines such as Abitare, Metropolis, and Maison Figaro.

Creimer has explored temporary architecture and design pedagogy, emphasizing flexible solutions for contemporary urban challenges. His work intersects with design theory, residential innovation, and eco-conscious construction.