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Kristen Zhao is a lecturer at the Manchester School of Architecture, specializing in urban research and architectural education. Her teaching approach is rooted in design studio culture, where she leads and develops research-informed studio briefs that emphasize conceptual clarity, spatial resolution, and critical engagement with urban conditions. Kristen's pedagogy supports students' understanding of translating rigorous research into coherent design propositions in architecture and urban design programs. She is a core member of the Complexity, Planning, and Urbanism Lab, and her research utilizes mixed-method approaches to examine urban mobility transitions, urban analytics, and design-led experimentation in urban settings. Kristen has published widely in leading academic journals, contributing to the discourse on adaptive urban interventions and evaluating safety implications of pandemic-era street interventions in cities such as London and Manchester.
Department of Architecture (Undergraduate). Portfolio must demonstrate creative process from concept to final design.