Juan Pablo Aschner Email & Phone Number

Architect and academic with a PhD in Art and Architecture, an MBA in Arts Innovation, a Postgraduate Master's in Architecture (laureate thesis) and a licensed Bachelor in Architecture. He is the founding Dean and full professor at the Faculty of Creative Studies at Universidad del Rosario, established in 2020 with a focus on arts, crafts, design, architecture, and creative industries in the Global South.Previously, Juan Pablo directed the DEARQ Journal of Architecture and was an associate professor at Universidad Nacional de Colombia and Universidad de los Andes. He co-directed and co-authored the award-winning film "Euritmia," and has published numerous books, articles, and book chapters. His interdisciplinary research spans textual, graphic, visual, and sound media, drawing from social sciences, humanities, arts, music, literature, and film studies.Juan Pablo's recent research delves into creative education in the Global South, studies of Colombian and Latin American architects, and the intersections of music, film, and architecture. His design expertise includes participatory design and architectural projects at various scales.His accolades include the Intercultural Achievement Award 2024, the 1st prize at the XXVI Colombian Architecture Biennial 2018 and an International Honorable Mention at the XXI Pan-American Architecture Biennial of Quito 2018 for DEARQ Journal. He has also been awarded research and creation grants from IDARTES, CESED, and OSUN. His work has earned selections, awards, and honorable mentions at Colombian and Ibero-American Architecture Biennials and international film and architecture festivals.