About Nodar Kvanchiani
Nodar Kvanchiani is an architect, architectural designer, and researcher based between Tbilisi and London. He serves as an Invited Lecturer at The University of Georgia and as Head of the Visiting School Archival Land(e)scapes at the Architectural Association School of Architecture. His work and research engage architectural and urban design through historical and critical inquiry, with particular attention to temporality, politics, and silenced architectural histories.
Academic Background & Career
MA (2024): History and Critical Thinking in Architecture, Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA), London
MSc (2018): Architectural Design, Politecnico di Milano
BA (2015): Architecture, Georgian Technical University
Current Academic Roles:
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Invited Lecturer, University of Georgia (undergraduate course: Basics of Urban Planning)
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Head of Visiting School: Archival Land(e)scapes, Architectural Association (AA)
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Professional Initiatives: Co-founder of the design studio Altertopos and the research platform Metaform
Research & Practice
Kvanchiani’s research and practice focus on:
Architecture and urbanism
History and critical theory in architecture
Temporality, politics, and governance of the built environment
In 2020, through Metaform, he curated an international research program, workshop series, lectures, exhibition, and publication titled Critical Analysis of Georgian Architecture.
Education & Expertise
MA; MSc
Expertise in architectural and urban design, critical historiography, and research-led practice
Honors & Recognition
Tbilisi Architecture Biennial 2020 (research: Metaform)
Young Talent Architecture Award 2020 (Master’s thesis)
ArchiAward 2022; TerraViva Competitions; Premio Neolaureati Milano, among others
Professional Identifiers & Languages
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6920-7683
Professional Links
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nodar-kvanchiani
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