Dr. Ana León Crespo

Biography

Ana María León Crespo is an Associate Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, where her work explores the intersection of spatial practices and the transnational networks of power that shape modernity in the Americas. Her research and teaching emphasize the agency of populations and the struggles against embedded biases in the built environment's histories. León's scholarly contributions include her book "Modernity Masses: Antonio Bonet’s Dreams Buenos Aires" published by the University of Texas Press in 2021, and her edited works in various journals, which focus on revolutionary themes in architecture. She has actively participated in research collectives and organized actions at prominent events such as the Venice Biennale and the Chicago Architecture Biennial, advocating for historically marginalized groups in architectural discourse. Prior to her role at Harvard, León was an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan. She holds a Ph.D. in History, Theory, and Criticism of Architecture from MIT, a Master in Design Studies from GSD, and a Master in Architecture from Georgia Tech. She has served on editorial boards for various academic journals and co-founded collectives aimed at broadening the scope of architectural history.

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