Dr. Cyrus Peñarroyo

Biography

Cyrus Peñarroyo is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. His research focuses on creative practice that examines urbanity, emphasizing the material, spatial, and social dimensions of urban life, particularly in the context of the internet's pervasive influence. As a formally trained architect, he strives to rethink formats for critical engagement, coexistence, and collaboration in design and architecture within an ever-changing, digitally mediated world. His work has been featured in prominent publications such as Ardeth and Architect’s Newspaper, as well as in edited volumes like 'Inscriptions: Architecture Speech.' Peñarroyo's projects have been exhibited in international venues, and he has received notable awards, including the Architectural League Prize for Young Architects and Designers in 2019. He has participated in prestigious residency fellowships, including Akademie Schloss Solitude (2023) and Art Omi: Architecture (2024). Peñarroyo also serves as an editorial advisor for DISC, an experimental publication exploring media and technology. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Master of Architecture from Princeton University, with previous visiting appointments at institutions such as Columbia University and Syracuse University. Additionally, he has worked with firms like Bureau Spectacular and LTL Architects before co-founding the Ann Arbor-based design practice EXTENTS.

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