Dr. David Rudlin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Rudlin is a Visiting Professor at the Manchester School of Architecture and Chair of the Academy of Urbanism. He is also the Director of Urban Design at Manchester studio BDP, where he is known for his significant contributions to several notable local projects, including the refurbishment of Manchester's Victoria Station and Oldham's Town Hall. With a career spanning over 30 years, Rudlin has roots going back to 1976 and has been associated with the pioneering design practice URBED. The practice has played a vital role in the field of urban regeneration since the 1970s and 1980s, specializing in sustainable urbanism and the reuse of industrial heritage, alongside domestic retrofits. Under Rudlin's leadership, URBED was awarded the Wolfson Economic Prize for its innovative designs for 21st-century Garden Cities. He has authored multiple reports on the future of urbanism and writes a monthly column for BD Magazine. His work often revolves around the collaboration between academia and practice, serving as a vehicle for research, advocacy, and public engagement on crucial urbanism issues.

Research Interests

Requirements for Manchester School of Architecture

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
A-level mixture of science/maths and humanities/arts preferred GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4/C
Application Checklist
  • UCAS application
  • Digital portfolio (images showing drawing proficiency and creativity)
  • Personal statement
  • Academic transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture (Undergraduate). Portfolio must demonstrate creative process from concept to final design.