Dr. Jasmine Benyamin

Biography

Jasmine Benyamin is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the USC School of Architecture, with a rich background in architecture history and theory. Her teaching career spans over 20 years during which she developed theory sequences for undergraduate programs, chaired doctoral students, and taught a variety of courses at several institutions including California College of the Arts, Texas A&M University, and SCI-Arc. Benyamin’s interdisciplinary scholarship focuses on the architectural manifestations of art practices and popular culture, with a keen interest in film and photography. She has contributed to various academic journals, and her dissertation research was recognized with fellowships from the Canadian Centre for Architecture and the DAAD Fulbright Foundation. Her recent publications include the book MASTERcrit (ORO, 2022) and a co-edited volume on contemporary architecture published by RIBA Books. Currently, she teaches courses that explore the history and theory of architecture, emphasizing the influence of technology and culture on architectural practice. Her courses encourage students to critically engage with significant innovations in architecture and their impact on various design disciplines.

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