EP:14 Javier Arpa Fernandez on Rethinking Cities, Challenging Norms, and Inspiring the Next Generation
Description
Javier is an architect, academic and curator with a remarkable career at the intersection of architecture, urban development, and education. He's also the Head of 'Building Audiences' at the TU Delft, which explores curatorial practices, examining how research, installations, exhibitions, publications, and public programs engage diverse audiences and inspire action.
Javier’s teaching experience spans globally recognised institutions such as Harvard, Columbia GSAPP, Penn Universities in the U.S., ENSA-Belleville and ENSA-Versailles in France, and IE University in Spain. He was also the Research and Education Coordinator at The Why Factory—an innovative think tank led by Prof. Winy Maas (founding partner of MVRDV).
His editorial work with the a+t research group has contributed to critical discourse in architecture and urbanism, focusing on the evolving needs of cities and societies.
In this episode, Javier discusses his journey from academia to hands-on research, the challenges and opportunities within urban development, and the importance of fostering curiosity and collaboration in education and practice.
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