Dr. Johnathan Djabarouti

Biography

Johnathan Djabarouti is a Senior Lecturer and registered architect at the Manchester School of Architecture, Manchester Metropolitan University. His research focuses on the intersections of conservation, built heritage, and critical heritage theory, and he has published extensively in both academic and policy contexts. He is involved in academic teaching, leading modules on intangible heritage and its relationship to historic buildings, while actively engaging with various professional institutions like the Institute of Historic Building Conservation and the Royal Town Planning Institute. In 2023, he became a UKRI Research Associate with Historic England, working on themes related to place-shaping and intangible heritage. Djabarouti's qualifications include a PhD in Architecture and an MA in Higher Education. Over his ten years of experience in architectural practice, he has worked on both new build and conservation projects, contributing to the preparation and delivery of documentation for listed buildings. He co-leads the Built Heritage research group at Manchester Met and is committed to teaching approaches that emphasize the connection between tangible and intangible aspects of architecture, aiming to inspire future generations of architects.

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