Dr. Christian Unverzagt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christian Unverzagt is an Associate Professor of Practice in Architecture at Taubman College. He founded M1DTW, a nationally recognized architecture creative studio based in Detroit, which focuses on reshaping architectural practice. M1DTW's portfolio includes a variety of projects, such as adaptive reuse, residential work, and innovative creative workspaces. Unverzagt's work has garnered numerous accolades, including awards from AIA Michigan, AIA Detroit, and the American Institute of Graphic Arts. His projects and design have been featured in notable publications like Dezeen, Architect's Newspaper, and Fast Company. He teaches graduate design studio courses and serves as a faculty advisor for the Dimensions journal at Taubman College. Unverzagt holds a Master of Architecture from SCI-Arc and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan. He is committed to community engagement, as seen through his involvement with MiesDetroit.org, fostering a discussion on contemporary design issues in Lafayette Park, Detroit.

Research Interests

Courses

ARCH 466 ARCH 552

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science