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Professor Sophia Psarra is a faculty member at The Bartlett School of Architecture within University College London. Her research and teaching focus on the interplay between spatial configuration, architecture, and sociopolitical dynamics, particularly in parliamentary buildings and urban environments. She directs the Architectural and Urban History and Theory PhD Programme and has authored significant works including Architecture and Narrative (2009) and The Venice Variations (2018), along with co-editing Parliament Buildings: The Architecture of Politics in Europe (2023).
- PhD in Architecture from University College London (1997)
- MSc in Architecture (Research) from University College London (1986)
- Diploma in Architecture from National Technical University of Athens (1985)
Her research spans transdisciplinary fields such as architectural history and theory, space syntax, urban morphology, and social/political philosophy. Recent work examines parliamentary architecture and its role in political culture, supported by collaborations with the UCL European Institute and international conferences. Her publications highlight spatial cognition, power dynamics, and the impact of digital media on urban design.
Key trends in her recent articles include:
- Spatial modeling of parliamentary buildings and political culture
- Space syntax applications in museums and urban environments
- Interdisciplinary analysis of architecture, language, and institutions
- Urban resilience strategies during pandemics
Scientific recognition includes:
- First prizes in EUROPAN architectural competitions
- Parliament Buildings (2023) shortlisted for the Colvin Prize
- University College London Publication Award (2003)
She has supervised 11 PhD students to completion and served as external examiner for 19 PhDs internationally. Her work has received funding from the Leverhulme Trust, NSF (USA), Onassis Foundation, and UCL Grand Challenges. She collaborates with institutions like the Natural History Museum and Museum of Modern Art to explore spatial design impacts on human experience.
