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Dr Xiang Ren is a Lecturer in Architecture at the University of Sheffield's School of Architecture and Landscape, where he also serves as Director of the Space, Cultures and Politics research group. His work bridges architectural practice with anthropological inquiry, focusing on East-West comparative studies and non-canonical architectural histories. He has contributed to global dialogues via editorial roles at The Journal of Architecture and as an external examiner for PhD programs.
- Lecturer in Architecture
- Director of Space, Cultures and Politics research group
Research centers on architectural anthropology, heritage conservation, and vernacular modernism. His projects explore the intersection of social engagement, cultural memory, and spatial practice in traditional settlements across South/North East Asia. Supervision interests include Modernism's other traditions, architectural heritage, and minority spaces.
Recent publications analyze 21st-century heritage practices and grassroots architecture in China. Articles span topics from Imperfect Modernism in Tehran to Buddhist pilgrimage landscapes, demonstrating his global comparative framework. Grants secured include the Endangered Wooden Architecture Programme (2023-25) and British Academy collaborations on diaspora housing.
Professional activities include curated exhibitions like Reimagining Home for Refugees and co-organizing the Peter Blundell Jones Memorial Lecture Series. As an academic reviewer for Bloomsbury, Routledge, and Cambridge University Press, he contributes to architectural discourse.
