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Tanja Poppelreuter is an Associate Professor in Architectural Humanities and Director of Postgraduate Research Studies at the University of Salford's School of Science, Engineering and Environment. Her academic career spans institutions in Germany, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, bringing a rich international perspective to architectural history and theory.
Her research focuses on 20th-century architectural theory with particular emphasis on social housing, women in architecture, and architects in exile. Poppelreuter's work seeks to revisit architectural historiographies by shifting attention from the architectural object to architects' intentions and the social contexts that shaped design decisions. Her publications, including the award-winning Glamour and Gloom: 1930s Architecture in Belfast and Das Neue Bauen für den Neuen Menschen, demonstrate her expertise in examining how politics, gender, visual culture, and spatial perception influenced architectural formation during periods of social transformation.
Professor Poppelreuter's recent research includes 'The Modern Backdrop' project (2022-2024), funded by the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Arts, which combined archival research, oral history, and community outreach to understand perceptions of Salford during modernization and redevelopment (1952-1974). She is currently leading the 'Women of the Second Wave' PhD project investigating feminist architecture practices from the 1970s-1980s.
Her research output demonstrates consistent quality and impact across multiple areas:
- Historical analysis of Weimar-era social housing and concepts of the 'New Human'
- Studies of women architects in exile and their transnational practices
- Examination of post-war urban redevelopment and its social impacts
- Investigation of gender dimensions in architectural practice and theory
Professor Poppelreuter has received significant recognition for her work, including the Heritage Angel's Award for Glamour and Gloom and the University of Salford's Best Community or Public Engagement initiative award (2024). She serves on important committees including the Board of Advisors of the International Archives of Women in Architecture and the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity Panel of RIBA Northwest.
As an educator, she specializes in Architectural and Design histories, 20th Century Art History, and Research Methodologies. Her teaching approach emphasizes supporting students in developing their research potential, particularly when working on dissertations exploring architecture's relationship to social theory and historical context. She has supervised numerous postgraduate students and currently leads postgraduate research studies in her school.
Professor Poppelreuter is actively involved in building research capacity through conference organization (including the International Postgraduate Research Conference) and fostering networks that support early career researchers in architectural history and related fields.
