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Val K. Warke is an Associate Professor in Architecture and the Michael A. McCarthy Professor of Architectural Theory at Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. He serves as Director of the M.S.AAD program and is also affiliated with the graduate field of Fiber Science and Apparel Design. His academic work bridges architectural design, theory, and criticism, with a strong emphasis on cultural and literary frameworks.
Research Interests: Warke’s scholarship explores architectural theory, criticism, genre, formalism, populism, and reception, particularly through the lens of Mikhail Bakhtin’s literary theory. His work interrogates the intersections of architecture with fashion, costume, and the carnivalesque, as seen in courses like The Carnivalesque: Costume, Mask, and the Transformed Physique. He investigates how architectural form engages with cultural narratives and public perception.
Publications and Creative Work: His recent publications include 100 Buildings: 1900–2000 and The Language of Architecture: 26 Principles Every Architect Should Know, both significant contributions to architectural education and discourse. His writings have appeared in Assemblage, Harvard Design Magazine, and Cornell Journal of Architecture. His work often analyzes the architecture of Morphosis and explores themes of variation, repetition, and formal experimentation.
Awards and Honors: While specific awards are not listed in the provided text, his named professorship (Michael A. McCarthy Professor) indicates recognition of scholarly excellence.
Practice and Exhibitions: Warke practices architecture as a partner in Simitch and Warke Architecture. His exhibition The Berserker's Tale was shown at the Bær Institute in Iceland and Cornell’s Bibliowicz Gallery. He has delivered keynotes at international conferences, including in Florence and Spain, on topics of form and carnival in architecture.
Teaching: He teaches foundational and advanced design studios (ARCH 1101/1102, ARCH 4101/5101), architectural analysis, and specialized seminars on theory. He is deeply engaged in architectural pedagogy and the integration of critical theory into design education.
