Dr. Val Warke

Associate Professor

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Biography

Val Warke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at Cornell University, where he directs the Master of Science in Architectural Design (M.S. AAD) program. His research interests encompass architectural design, architectural theory, and architectural urban design, with a particular focus on literary theory and genre theory, notably the work of Mikhail Bakhtin. Warke's scholarly contributions have been featured in prominent journals such as Assemblage, A+U, Cornell Journal of Architecture, and Harvard Design Magazine, highlighting his engagement with theoretical criticism and design practices. He is a co-founder of Simitch Warke Architecture, and he contributes to the field of architectural education by teaching courses related to design and theory. Warke earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and a Master of Architecture from Harvard University. His work reflects a commitment to exploring the intersections of architecture with various critical theories and cultural contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture