Nicolas Gilsoul

Nicolas Gilsoul is a French academic, architect, and landscape designer affiliated with Université PSL’s École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris-Malaquais (ENSAPM) as a Professor in the Department of Theory, History, Project (THP). His work bridges urban ecology, geography, and landscape architecture with a focus on inter-species coexistence.

• Education: State Doctorate in Landscape Architecture Sciences (AgroParisTech), Dplg Architect, Landscape Designer dplg

His research explores urban resilience, ecological design, and the role of animals in city ecosystems. He uses storytelling and ecofiction to reimagine urban planning through animal behaviors and intelligence.

Key publications include Silly Fears (2023), Chlorophyll & City Beasts (2022, 2023), and City Beasts (2019). These works analyze zoonotic urban adaptations, climate-resilient species, and interspecies alliances.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Knight of Arts and Letters
  • Grand Prix de Rome

He actively engages in public discourse through conferences, book signings, and media appearances, particularly focusing on urban biodiversity and ecological coexistence.