Tiago André Pratas Borges

Tiago André Pratas Borges is a researcher, educator, and independent architect at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the EAST-CO laboratory under the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC). His work focuses on typological transfer and reuse in architecture, particularly examining the relationship between greenhouses and domestic spaces.

• Education: Pursuing doctoral research at EPFL, culminating in a 2025 thesis titled Neither House nor Garden. Greenhouses as Domestic Space and the Question of Climatic Typology.
• Collaborations: Co-edited books with EPFL Press and Park Books, curated exhibitions at Forum d'Architectures de Lausanne, and collaborated with Archizoom at EPFL.

His research explores typological dynamics, climatic adaptation, and spatial narratives. Key themes include typological transfer, reuse strategies, and climatic affinities in architectural design. Recent publications and presentations analyze the work of Lacaton & Vassal, filling stations, and dormitories.

Scientific awards include the Erstling - Critique d'Architecture Émergente distinction by Werk, Bauen und Wohnen (2016). He has also contributed to architectural discourse through editorial work and curation.