Dr. Lars Spuybroek

Professor

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Biography

Lars Spuybroek is a Professor of Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, specializing in design methodology and aesthetic theory. He began teaching before graduating from the Technical University of Delft and was appointed full professor at the University of Kassel in Germany in 2001. Spuybroek is the editor of the journal NOX Forum and is known for his architectural works, including the HtwoOexpo water pavilion in 1997 and Maison Folie in Lille, France, built in 2004. His large electronic public artworks, such as the D-tower and Son-O-House, are significant in the field. Spuybroek's work has been exhibited at renowned events like the Venice Biennale and locations including the Victoria & Albert Museum and Centre Pompidou. He has authored over 400 articles and several books, focusing on architectural theory and practice. His notable publications include 'Architecture Continuity' (2008), 'Research Design: Architecture Variation' (2009), and 'Grace Gravity: Architectures Figure' (2020).

Research Interests

Courses

ARCH-8866 (D&R Studio: 99 Stellavista: Robot House) ARCH-6352/4803/8803 (Bioconstructivisms seminar) ARCH-2854 (Sophomore Studio: Figuring / Configuring) ARCH-6352/4140/8803 (On Growth Form seminar)

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.