Pablo Meninato

Pablo Meninato is an Associate Professor at the Temple University Tyler School of Art and Architecture, specializing in the intersections of architecture, urbanism, and social change in Latin America.

• Doctor of Philosophy, Architecture (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 2015)
• Master of Architecture (University of Pennsylvania, 1988)
• Diploma of Architect (Universidad de Belgrano, 1985)

His research explores how architectural practices and urban planning can catalyze social transformation, particularly in Latin American contexts. Key themes include informal settlements, placemaking, and critical architectural theory.

Meninato’s recent publications include On Streets (2025), Urban Labyrinths (2024), and Informality and the City (2022), reflecting his focus on urban design, social equity, and architectural history. Keywords across his work span Architecture, Urban Studies, and Social Impact.

Scientific Awards

• Fulbright US Scholar Award (2024-2025)
• Presidential Humanities and Arts Research Program (2019)
• Faculty Dean’s Grant (2019)
• Summer Research Grant (2018)
• X BIAU Madrid Biennale Doctoral Dissertation Award (2016)

Meninato has practiced and taught in Philadelphia, Buenos Aires, and Monterrey, Mexico, and serves on the Philadelphia Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians. His essays appear in architectural magazines and journals, addressing urban informality and design theory.