Architecture staff
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Max Olof Karlsson Wisotsky
Lecturer in Architecture & Course Director BA Architecture
Max Wisotsky is a lecturer and head of Year Two architecture at Birmingham City University. His personal research and design ethos is centred around ideas of authenticity, narrative, and creating spaces representative of the people who will be using them — using the local and vernacular ideas of culture, design,...
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Anna Keay
Visiting Professor
Anna Keay is a writer, historian and curator, with a special interest in 17th-century British history. Anna became Director of Landmark at the Landmark Trust in July 2012, following two years as a Trustee. Born in the West Highlands of Scotland, Anna was educated at Oban High School in Argyll and Bedales in Hampshire and read...
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Dr Yazid Khemri
Lecturer in Architecture
Dr Yazid Khemri has been involved in practice, research and teaching of Architecture for a decade. Yazid was awarded a PhD in Architecture by the University of Portsmouth, where he was also teaching across Design Studio, Technology and History and Theory. He holds an Architect diploma and an MSc in Architecture and Sustainable...
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Alex King
Lecturer
Alex King is lecturer on the BA Interior Architecture and Design course. She has a MA in Architecture from the University of Edinburgh, a Part II Graduate Diploma from the University of Westminster, and is a Fellow of the HEA. Alex has worked within architectural practice and interior design across various locations including...
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Sarah King
Visiting Tutor – Materials Research and Sustainability
Sarah is a circular economy researcher, sustainability, and innovation consultant with experience in project management, design led research, and systems change. For the last eight years she has worked closely with businesses and academic institutions to educate and identify innovation opportunities in response to current...
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Dr Rui Aristides Lebre
Lecturer in Architecture
Rui is an architect and academic devoted to the study of the social, cultural and political implications of space production. His research has involved questioning the political entanglements of Portuguese modern architecture culture (PhD 2017), understanding the role of colonial expert networks in setting the terms for...
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Nuno Lourinho
Senior Lecturer / Course Director
As an independent designer, Nuno embraced an academic career in Portugal and the United Kingdom. He has showcased his work at design fairs in both Milan and Barcelona representing Portuguese design. Nuno has completed several design degrees from Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa, Glasgow School of Art and...
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Dr Sana Malik
Lecturer in Architecture and Design
As an acknowledged academic, Sana teaches and mentors students in architectural and urban studies at Birmingham City University. She has over 14 years of experience in academic leadership, course development, and curriculum design. With certification in urban affordable housing from the Harvard Graduate School of Design, her...
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Eccles Ng
Course Director for BA Landscape Architecture and BA Landscape Architecture with Urban Design
With a diverse background in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and art, Eccles promotes a holistic, adaptable, and value-driven approach to education. He is dedicated to creating a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that equips students with the skills and confidence needed for both academic excellence...
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Victoria Paterson Burke
Lecturer in Interior Architecture and Design
Victoria has a strong affiliation with Birmingham City University (BCU), having graduated from there in 2005 when it was known as the University of Central England (UCE). Since graduating Victoria has been a proactive Alumna, initially supporting UCE work placement students during her time in practice, before establishing a...