Dr. Alex Anderson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alex Anderson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at the University of Washington, where he has been teaching since the fall of 1998. He specializes in architectural history, theory, representation, and design. Professor Anderson also serves as the Director of the MS program in Architectural History Theory. He holds a B.S. in Civil Environmental Engineering from Cornell University, an M.Arch., an M.S.Arch., and a Ph.D. in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. His notable publications include the book 'Problem House: French Domestic Life and the Rise of Modern Architecture,' which explores the role of domestic interiors in shaping modern architecture in early 20th-century France, and a translation and commentary on Le Corbusier's 1912 study of the decorative art movement in Germany. His research interests encompass a range of topics within architectural theory and history, and he has actively presented his work at conferences across the United States and Europe. Additionally, Professor Anderson has contributed to various journals focusing on architecture and aesthetics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.