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Gaia Crocella

Profession
Stage 3 Vertical Studio Co-lead and Lecturer, BA Architecture
College
Central Saint Martins
Person Type
Teacher
Gaia  Crocella

Biography

I studied Architecture in Sweden and Ahmedabad, India and hold a qualification in Human Centred Design. I have considerable experience in using design and education to empower communities, foster a sense of belonging and integration. This has been of particular relevance in my work with displaced communities. I initiated a live research project (Interdine, 2019) investigating the moral role of architecture in a world characterised by mass displacement. Interdine has been nominated for the RIBA Silver Medal 2018 and shortlisted in the YTAA 2020.

I collaborated in the development of the Global Free Unit in Lesvos and Izmir. I later co-founded an international collaborative that connects spatial practitioners from Europe, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and the UK (Colact, 2021). In London I work as an urban designer at Publica, where I contributes to the development of major public realm visions, strategies and policy guidance.

I also work as a Guest Lecturer at Umeå School of Architecture in Sweden.