Victor Deupi

Victor Deupi is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Miami School of Architecture. His research focuses on Early Modern Spanish architecture, Ibero-American architectural history, mid-20th-century Cuban architecture, and contemporary design. He holds a PhD in Architecture from the Stuart Weitzman School of Design (University of Pennsylvania, 1999). Deupi has authored or co-authored several seminal books including *Cuban Modernism: Mid-Century Architecture 1940-1970* and *Architectural Temperance: Spain and Rome, 1700-1759*. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary urban challenges, such as sea-level rise in Miami.

• Professional Roles: President of DOCOMOMO US Florida Chapter; former President of the CINTAS Foundation (2016-2018)

His research explores intersections between architectural photography, urban identity, and historical preservation. Recent publications examine Cuban architectural heritage and Miami’s evolving urban landscape through a historical lens.