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Wonne Ickx is a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP), based in NYC. He is an accomplished architect, educator, and co-founder of the internationally recognized firm PRODUCTORA and the independent platform LIGA in Mexico City.
His academic and professional work spans architectural design, theory, history, practice, and adaptive reuse. His research interests include:
- Adaptive Reuse
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Theory
- Architectural History
- Architectural Practice
- Urban Studies
- Contemporary Latin American Architecture
The trends in his publications and projects reflect a deep engagement with cultural identity, heritage integration, and innovative urban interventions. His works often bridge historical contexts with contemporary design, particularly in public and cultural spaces across Latin America and the United States.
His notable awards include:
- Simon Architecture Prize (2018)
- Oscar Niemeyer Award for Latin American Architecture (2018)
- Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) for Emerging Architecture (2016)
Wonne Ickx has advised and influenced architectural discourse through teaching at leading institutions such as Harvard, IIT, UCLA, Rice, Princeton, and Columbia. He has not received specific grant mentions beyond awards, but his projects like the Teopanzolco Cultural Center demonstrate significant public and cultural impact. He is actively involved in promoting emerging architecture through LIGA, which serves as a vital platform for experimental and critical design in Latin America.
He leads the academic initiative LIGA and continues to contribute to architectural education and practice through design, writing, and curation.
