Dr. Iain Borden

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Biography

Iain Borden is a Professor of Architecture and Urban Culture at University College London's Bartlett School of Architecture. He served as Vice-Dean of Education and has held other key positions, including Vice-Dean of Communications and Head of the Bartlett School. As a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Honorary Fellow of RIBA, Borden's work intersects architectural history, cultural history, and critical theory. His research emphasizes the perception and experience of urban architectural spaces and the evolution of these spaces over time. He specializes in the history of skateboarding and has published significant works, such as 'Drive' which examines the urban experience through cinema, and 'Construct: Large Everyday Architecture', exploring large urban infrastructures. Borden is actively involved in public dialogue, participating in media appearances, curating exhibitions, and advising on skateboarding research.

Research Interests

Experience

Vice-Dean Education

— 2100-01-01

University College London, Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment • United Kingdom

Overseeing academic education policies and practices.

Professor Architecture & Urban Culture

— 2100-01-01

University College London, Bartlett School of Architecture • United Kingdom

Leading academic and research activities in architecture and urban culture.

Head/Director

— Present

University College London, Bartlett School of Architecture • United Kingdom

Directed the school's strategic vision and academic integrity.

Vice-Dean Communications

— Present

University College London, Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment • United Kingdom

Managed communications and public relations for the faculty.

Reader Architecture Urban Culture

— Present

University College London, Bartlett School of Architecture • United Kingdom

Conducted research and taught in the field of architecture and urban culture.

Tutor

— Present

General Studies Architectural Association • London, United Kingdom

Tutored students in general studies related to architecture.

Research Consultant

— Present

Building Use Studies Ltd • London, United Kingdom

Consulted on building usage surveys and architectural studies.