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Stefan Gruber is an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Architecture, where he directs the Remaking Cities Institute (RCI) and holds the David Lewis/Heinz Endowments Directorship in Urban Design Regional Engagement. His research spans architectural design and urbanism, with a critical focus on spatial justice and the political dimensions of the built environment. Gruber investigates planning and transformation within urban spaces, emphasizing community practices and equitable, regenerative futures beyond conventional market and state paradigms. He teaches the course 'Commoning City', which examines grassroots initiatives globally, and has led numerous impactful urban design projects in Pittsburgh. With a rich academic background, Gruber previously taught at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, where he contributed to the formation of their architectural curricula. He has also earned recognition through various awards and grants, including support from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Graham Foundation. As a dual French-German citizen born in London, Gruber brings a diverse cultural perspective to his research and teaching, which focus on issues of social justice and urban transformation.
Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA
Directs Remaking Cities Institute and teaches urban design courses.
Platform Geography, Landscape, Cities • Vienna, Austria
Directed architectural educational programs and contributed to both Bachelor's and Master's curricula.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.