Dr. Greg Castillo

Professor

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Biography

Greg Castillo specializes in architectural history, focusing on Interwar and Postwar America and Europe. He is a Research Associate at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, where he teaches courses on modern architecture and design. Castillo's teaching emphasizes the intersections of built form and social dynamics, as well as aesthetic theory and the politics of architecture. He has conducted extensive research on the design legacies of the Cold War, particularly examining urban reconstruction in postwar Germany. His work interrogates the ways in which design serves as a medium for broader cultural and political narratives. He has presented his research in numerous prestigious institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Throughout his career, Castillo has been recognized with several fellowships and awards, underscoring his contributions to the field of architectural studies.

Research Interests

Architectural History Design Discourses and Practices

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching architectural history and design courses.

Awards

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Fulbright Fellowship

2004-01-01
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Best Scholarly Article Award

2004-01-01
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Getty Research Institute Postdoctoral Grant

2002-01-01
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Service Award

2003-01-01
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Visiting Scholar Appointment

2002-01-01
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Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship

1997-01-01

Courses

ARCH 170B Historical Survey Architecture Urbanism, 1750 Present ARCH 173 Case Studies in Modern Architecture ARCH 179 City Theater Modernity

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.