Dr. Toshiko Mori

Professor

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Biography

Toshiko Mori is the Robert P. Hubbard Professor in Practice Architecture at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design, where she has served as a faculty member since 1995 and previously was chair of the Department of Architecture from 2002 to 2008. An accomplished architect, Mori established her firm, Toshiko Mori Architect, in 1981 in New York City. Her teaching career began at The Cooper Union School of Architecture in 1983, and she has held visiting faculty positions at Columbia University and Yale University. Recognized for innovative public architectural projects, her work includes designs for the Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch, the Buffalo Botanical Gardens, and the Fass School Teachers’ Residence in Senegal. Mori’s recent accolades include being featured in Architectural Digest's AD100 and receiving various awards for her contributions to design. Her publications and lectures explore key topics like social equity in design and the impact of architecture on communities. She has participated in globally recognized events and is a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on Design, where she discusses critical themes in architecture within societal contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor in Practice Architecture

1995-01-01 — Present

Harvard University Graduate School of Design • Cambridge, MA

Teaching courses on architecture and design, focusing on integrating social equity and material innovation.

Principal

1981-01-01 — Present

Toshiko Mori Architect • New York City, NY

Leading a practice focused on public architecture, design research, and community engagement.

Awards

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Louis Auchincloss Prize

2020-01-01
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ACSA Tau Sigma Delta National Honor Society Gold Medal

2016-01-01
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Architectural Record’s Women in Design Leader Award

2019-01-01
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AIA / ASCA Topaz Medallion for Excellence in Architectural Education

2019-01-01

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).