Dr. Carlos Bañón

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carlos Bañón is an Associate Professor at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), where he co-founded Subarquitectura Architects in Spain and the AirLab @SUTD. He holds a Master of Architecture with Extraordinary Distinction and has held visiting professorships at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. His research focuses on areas such as Geometric Exploration Space Making, 3D Printing applied to building components, Artificial Intelligence in high-rise developments, and Affordable Housing prototypes. Bañón employs innovative teaching methodologies in Design Studios, incorporating Parametric Design into architectural practice. He has been the principal investigator on multiple research projects funded by SUTD and the MIT International Design Center, exploring themes that bridge architecture and technology. His accolades include significant design awards, such as the Singapore’s President Design Award and the Golden Medal from the International Olympic Committee, reflecting his impactful contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Singapore University of Technology and Design • Singapore

Teaching and conducting research in areas of architecture and sustainable design.

Awards

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Singapore’s President Design Award

2021-01-01
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Golden A’Design Award

2021-01-01
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Platinum MUSE Design Award

2021-01-01
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Taiwan’s Golden Pin Design Award

2020-01-01
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Architizer A+ Awards

2020-01-01
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Iconic Design Award

2020-01-01

Requirements for Singapore University of Technology and Design

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
At least a Bachelor's degree or above
Application Checklist
  • Original Undergraduate/Master's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Statement of Objectives (3,000 words)
  • Three Recommendation Letters (Referees)
  • Identity Card or Passport
  • TOEFL/IELTS score report
  • GRE score report (Highly recommended, optional for EPD/ISTD)
  • CV/Resume
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

This applies to PhD programs in Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD), Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT), and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS).