Dr. Charlotte Malterre Barthes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Charlotte Malterre-Barthes is an architect and urban designer currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Architectural Urban Design at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). She has a strong background in urban design, having previously taught at Harvard Graduate School of Design, where she initiated the 'A Global Moratorium on New Construction' project in 2021, which focuses on reforming planning disciplines in response to climate and social emergencies. Between 2014 and 2019, she directed and taught the post-graduate Master of Advanced Studies in Urban Design at ETH Zurich, addressing topics of migration urbanism and Mediterranean city challenges. Her research examines the political economy of space production, emphasizing contemporary urbanization's pressing issues, material extraction, and social justice. Charlotte is also a co-founder of OMNIBUS, an urban design laboratory that engages in interdisciplinary community-building projects. Her work in academia includes a commitment to feminist approaches in architecture, exploring intersections of diversity and equity. She has published numerous articles and books and participated in major exhibitions, including the 12th International Architecture Biennale in São Paulo.

Research Interests

Courses

Field Work - Terrain, Lab, Archive AR-689 Studio BA5 (Malterre-Barthes) AR-301(ah) Studio BA6 (Malterre-Barthes) AR-302(ah) Studio MA1 (Malterre-Barthes) AR-401(ah) Studio MA2 (Malterre-Barthes) AR-402(ah)

Requirements for Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:95
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in mathematics and physics Specific discipline-related background (e.g., Computer Science fundamentals for IC programs)
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Copy of University degree(s)
  • Transcripts from each university attended
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Contact details of three academic referees
  • Copy of identity card or passport
Specialization Notes

Master's programs at EPFL are generally taught in English, though some may include French components. GRE is recommended but not mandatory for most Master's programs.