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The Hidden Curriculums of Architecture will examine how architects’ education influences their designs. What political ideas do we inherit, and how do we pass them along? How can a fundamental change in teaching methods and formats create more empowering and equitable environments for those who use the spaces we craft? This presentation will thread together a series of design studios and design research projects across different institutions and communities, each offering valuable insights into how politics, economics, and diverse viewpoints in education and civic life might shape us.

Meet our Speaker

César A. Lopez is a first-generation Mexican/American designer, researcher, and educator who investigates the entanglements between politics, typologies, and identities. He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia’s School of Architecture and co-director of FRONTERA/NATION. His work and collaborations have been featured in publications such as Critical Productive, Informa Journal, and ARQ, and exhibited on stages including the 2021 Chicago Biennial, the 2021 Venice Biennale, and the 2025 cycle of Exhibit Columbus (Indiana).

AIA Members / Allied Members: Free
Assoc. AIA Members / Students: Free
Non-Members: $30