Rodrigo Almonacid Canseco

Rodrigo Almonacid Canseco is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architectural Theory and Architectural Design at the University of Valladolid's School of Architecture (ETSA Valladolid). He has been teaching since the 2004-05 academic year, focusing on subjects such as History of Architecture, Architectural Composition, Contemporary Architecture, and Industrial Design. He also leads postgraduate courses in the Master’s Degree in Research and Innovation in Architecture.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (1999) with the Extraordinary End of Degree Award, University of Valladolid.
• Cum Laude Doctorate in Architecture (2013), thesis: Arne Jacobsen: the coded landscape.

Research Interests: His work critiques conventional narratives of Modern Architecture evolution, exploring:

• Theoretical and historiographical foundations of early Modernity and their ties to architectural history.
• Intersections between modern architecture and industrial/technological advancements (e.g., glassbox, licharchitektur).
• Graphic and photographic narratives influenced by avant-garde art movements.
• Dissemination strategies of modern architecture in post-war media and their alignment with marketing.
• Transitional periods of Modernity in Spain, including avant-garde adoption, foreign model imports, and post-war architectural evolution under Franco's regime.

Awards:

• Extraordinary End of Degree Award in Architecture (1999).

Professional Activities: No specific advising/grants information provided. Active in academic platforms: ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Google Scholar, and ORCID (0000-0001-5353-7790).