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Olivier Touraine is an Associate Professor in the USC School of Architecture, where he teaches design studios. After graduating from the Ecole d'Architecture de Paris-la-Villette in 1987, he worked with renowned architects such as Renzo Piano and Rem Koolhaas. His career highlights include involvement in the Kansai Airport Project in Osaka and the Universal Studio HQ project in Los Angeles. Olivier has received several prestigious awards including the 'Album de la Jeune Architecture' and the Chevalier des Arts et Lettres. Currently, he leads Studio Touraine, focusing on architecture's relationship with cultural geography. His courses explore various aspects of urban architecture through field studies in cities like Madrid and Barcelona, emphasizing the interplay of historical and contemporary influences on design.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Teaches various architecture design studios and courses focusing on cultural geography and urban studies.
GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.