Professor Dr. Manuel Bouzas Barcala

Biography

Manuel Bouzas is a Spanish architect currently serving as a Visiting Critic at Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. His work operates at the intersection of architecture, ecology, and material culture, spanning design, teaching, curation, and publishing. In 2025, he co-curated the exhibit 'Internalities' for the Spanish Pavilion at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale, and received the Princess Girona Arts Prize from the Royal Family of Spain. He also serves as co-editor of 'Obradoiro,' a journal published by the Galician Institute of Architects. His design practice, MB—AE, based in Galicia, explores the ecological impacts of resources consumed by the landscapes they extract. Significant recent works include the Atlas project in Braga (2025), Cabane 7L in Rome (2024), and the Mediterranean Pavilion in Valencia (2023). Manuel has contributed to various esteemed events, such as the Biennale d’Architecture et de Paysage (2025) and numerous publications. His endeavors have earned recognition through prestigious awards, including the ROOM Future Prize and the Renzo Piano World Tour Award.

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