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For over two decades, Christopher Calott, AIA has been committed to building communities and delivering projects that make cities beautiful and inclusive. As an award-winning architect and urban designer, he uniquely integrates real estate development with academic practice. Calott is the inaugural Lalanne Chair in Real Estate Development, Architecture & Urbanism at UC Berkeley and serves as Vice Chair of the Master of Urban Design Program. His research interests span urbanism, housing, and social infrastructures, and he has held academic positions across the United States and Latin America. Calott has consulted for municipalities and developers, advising on urban redevelopment projects, and has received numerous awards for his innovative approach to mixed-use infill development. He previously directed the Master of Sustainable Real Estate Development Program at Tulane University, focusing on post-Katrina recovery. His ongoing professional work includes large-scale redevelopment projects in major cities, emphasizing the revitalization of disinvested communities. A former founding principal of CALOTT + GIFFORD Architecture, he has worked extensively on award-winning projects and is a recognized leader in urban design.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Instructs and leads urban design practice and theory.
Tulane University • New Orleans, LA
Directed the Master of Sustainable Real Estate Development Program.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.