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 »