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Rebecca Disney is a Senior Lecturer in Interior Architecture at the School of Design, Middlesex University, where she contributes significantly to teaching and research. She also maintains an active professional role as Interiors Lead at Lanyon-Hogg Architects, blending academic insight with real-world design practice.
Research Interests: Rebecca's research focuses on affective reasoning in interior spaces, digital pedagogy in architectural education, and the adaptive reuse of existing structures. Her work explores how emotional and sensory experiences shape interior environments, particularly through the transformation of underutilized or dilapidated buildings. She is deeply engaged in understanding how digital tools and hybrid learning models can enhance architectural teaching, especially in the post-pandemic era.
Publication Trends: Her recent publications center on the concept of the 'augmented studio,' examining how digital spaces are reshaping architectural education. She also investigates the psychological and emotional dimensions of interiors, often through case studies of adaptive reuse projects. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach combining design theory, pedagogy, and spatial practice.
Scientific Awards:
- Writing Prize 2021: Reading Material, awarded by Drawing Matter
Advising and Grants: While specific students and grants are not listed, Rebecca serves as Module Leader for BA Interior Architecture and Year 2 Lead, indicating significant supervisory and leadership roles in curriculum development and student guidance. There is no mention of external research grants in the provided text.
Labs and Teams: Rebecca collaborates with colleagues such as N. House and F. Murialdo on pedagogical research, and with S. Lanyon-Hogg on design projects. Her work is closely tied to both academic research teams at Middlesex University and the design studio at Lanyon-Hogg Architects, where she leads interior initiatives.
