School of Architecture

  • Design, Theory and Practice Group

    The Design, Theory and Practice (DTP) group undertakes design research produced inside and outside the discipline of architecture in order to facilitate the advancement of architectural research as a creative practice. The group explores the relationship between the theory and practice of design-based research in architecture.

  • Research expertise

    Members undertake research using methods typically used in architectural design as well as methods from other disciplines including:

    • Architectural drawing/modelling/prototyping/live projects
    • Installation design and exhibition
    • Interior Design
    • Painting and non-architectural drawing
    • Filmmaking and documentary making
    • Photography
    • Hypermedia and Creative writing

  • Research staff

    Scott Sworts Scott Sworts, Group Lead »
    Jane Anderson Jane Anderson »
    Ricardo Assis Rosa Ricardo Assis Rosa »
    Joel Chappel Joël Chappell »
    Ruth Cuenca Ruth Cuenca »
    Professor Andrew Holmes Professor Andrew Holmes »
    Christina Godiksen Christina Godiksen »
    Karl R. Kjelstrup-Johnson Karl R. Kjelstrup-Johnson »
    Ronnie MacLellan Ronnie MacLellan »
    Andrea Placidi Andrea Placidi »
    Salem Al Qudwa Salem Al Qudwa »
    Mr Toby Shew Mr Toby Shew »