Wiel Arets

Wiel Arets is a renowned architect and educator, holding the title of Professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology's College of Architecture. He served as Dean from 2012–2017, reorganizing curricula around the 'horizontal studio' model. His academic roles include Professorships at Delft University of Technology (2001–2009) and Berlin University of the Arts (2004–2012). Arets' career spans teaching at global institutions like Columbia University, Cooper Union, and the Architectural Association in London.

Education:

• B.ARCH., Eindhoven University of Technology (1983)

Research & Awards: Arets' work focuses on urban transformation, cultural heritage, and sustainable design. Notable awards include the 2018 Amsterdam Architecture Prize, 2015 Good Design Award, and 2005 BNA Kubus Award. His writings explore urban theory, including Un-Conscious-City (2019) and Strange Bodies (1996).

Publications & Projects: Over 30 authored/co-authored books, including MCHAP 3: The Americas (2019) and Crown Hall Dean’s Dialogues (2017). Architectural works span from the University Library Utrecht (2004) to the Van der Valk Hotel Zuidas (2020). His Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) initiative parallels the European Mies van der Rohe Award.

Labs/Teams: Leads Wiel Arets Architects (WAA), with studios in Amsterdam, Maastricht, Munich, and Zürich. Projects emphasize innovation in residential, commercial, and cultural spaces, such as The Double (2019) and Europaallee 'Site D' (2020).