Dr. Diogo Burnay

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Diogo Burnay is an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture, Dalhousie University. His design research focuses on architecture's role in the public realm, investigating its broader social, cultural, economic, and political context. His work emphasizes the public relevance of architecture and the ways it can construct narratives of communities through present, past, and future interactions. Burnay has been recognized for his contributions to architecture through various selected publications and built works, such as the Arraiolos Tapestry Museum and Braamcamp Freire High School. He was a chief curator for the 2022 Lisbon Architecture Triennale and continues to engage actively in academic service, having directed the School of Architecture from 2012 to 2022 and serving as an external examiner at various prestigious institutions such as The Bartlett School of Architecture at University College London. His educational background includes a Diploma in Architecture from the Technical University of Lisbon and a Master of Science in Architecture from University College London.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of architecture, focusing on the public realm and its broader societal impacts.

Awards

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ArchDaily Education Building of the Year

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World Architecture News Award for Education Sector