Dr. Matthijs Bouw

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Biography

Matthijs Bouw is a Dutch architect and urbanist, and the founder of One Architecture and Urbanism, an award-winning design planning firm based in Amsterdam and New York. His work focuses on urban resilience, climate adaptation, and the integration of design across various scales and disciplines. At the Weitzman School of Design, he teaches courses that address urban resilience and public health in relation to climate change. Bouw has been involved in significant projects such as the Lower Manhattan Coastal Protection project and the Boston Climate Ready district plans. He has co-curated the Dutch pavilion at the Venice Biennale and has contributed to various architectural publications. Bouw is also a guest professor at several prestigious institutions, reflecting his international influence in the field of architecture and urbanism.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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