Dr. Luis Carranza

Biography

Luis E. Carranza obtained his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Southern California and his PhD in Architectural History and Theory from Harvard University. He teaches theoretically grounded design studios, theory of architecture, and the history of modern architecture, alongside seminars focused on modern architecture and art in Latin America. His research has published works that explore modern architecture and art in Latin America, with a particular emphasis on Mexico. His work underscores the social, literary, philosophical, and theoretical ideas that impact the conceptualization and materialization of architectural design. His research themes can be found in his publications, including 'Architecture Revolution: Episodes in the History of Modern Mexico' (University of Texas Press, 2010), 'Modern Architecture in Latin America: Art, Technology, and Utopia' (University of Texas Press, 2015), '(Radical) Functionalism in Latin America' (Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, 2019), and 'Radical Functionalism: Social Architecture in Mexico' (Routledge, 2021).

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