Winka Dubbeldam

Winka Dubbeldam is a Professor and Director of the Advanced Research & Innovation Lab (ARI) at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design. She previously served as Chair and Miller Professor (2013–2023), driving curricular reforms, faculty growth, and high-profile events like the ACADIA conference (2023). Her academic leadership includes initiating the Pressing Matters publication series and directing the Post-Professional Architecture program (2003–2013). She teaches advanced design studios and holds roles as External Examiner at the Architectural Association London (2023–2026) and the Bartlett School of Architecture (2019–2023).

Her research focuses on sustainable materials, smart building systems, and innovative structures. Notable projects include the 116-acre Asian Games 2023 masterplan with hybrid stadiums and the 200m-tall Blaak Tower in Rotterdam. Her work bridges architecture, urban design, and material science, emphasizing prefabrication and off-site prototyping.

Award-winning architect and founder of WBE-certified firm Archi-Tectonics, Dubbeldam’s built works span residential, commercial, and cultural projects. Key accolades include the 2024 Best of Practice Award, 2023 CTBUH Excellence Award, and multiple recognitions for her Asian Games masterplan. Her publications, such as Strange Objects, New Solids, and Massive Things (2022), explore material innovation and architectural theory.

Engaged globally, she has chaired international juries, delivered TED Talks, and contributed to exhibitions like the Venice Architecture Biennale. Her editorial roles include serving on PLAN magazine’s board since 2021. The ARI Lab under her direction fosters interdisciplinary research at the intersection of design, technology, and sustainability.