Dr Dimitra Ntzani
Lecturer in History and Theory of Architecture
- ntzanid@cardiff.ac.uk
- Room 1.33, Adeilad Bute, Rhodfa'r Brenin Edward VII, Caerdydd, CF10 3NB
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Trosolwg
I joined the Welsh School of Architecture as a lecturer in History and Theory of Architecture in January 2019.
I am an architect by training and practice (since 2003), a researcher in design problematics of heritage management (since 2010) and an educator of architectural history, theory and design (since 2013). I am also a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece and of the Association of Critical Heritage Studies.
I hold a Diploma in Architectural Design and Engineering and an MSc in Architectural Design, Space and Culture, from the National Technical University of Athens. I also have a doctoral degree (PhD) in design aspects of critical engagement with archaeological heritage from the University of Edinburgh.
Cyhoeddiadau
2020
- Ntzani, D. 2020. Troublesome pedagogies: introducing 'otherness' to 1st year design studio. Presented at: TFYD: Initiations: Practices of Teaching 1st Year Design in Architecture, Nicosia, Cyprus, 23-25 Oct 2019. pp. -.
2016
- Ntzani, D. 2016. From theatre to labyrinth: in pursuit of critical engagement with archaeological heritage. PhD Thesis, University of Edinburgh.
- Ntzani, D. 2016. The engaging advantages of an ephemeral heritage. Presented at: 18th ICOMOS General Assembly Symposium, Heritage and Landscape as Human Values, Firenze, Italy, 9-14 November 2014 Presented at Di Stefano, M. ed.Proceedings of ICOMOS International Symposium: Heritage and Landscape as Human Values. pp. 279.
2015
- Ntzani, D. 2015. Under the spell of metaphors: Investigating the effects of conduit and container metaphors on museum experience. Curator: The Museum Journal 58(1), pp. 59-76. (10.1111/cura.12098)
- Ntzani, D. 2015. Enchanting spaces of time-past: Investigating the effects of reading metaphors on public engagement with archaeological remains [Abstract]. Presented at: 6th International Conference on Spatial Cognition: Space and Situated Cognition, Rome, Italy, 7-11 September 2015 Presented at Hunefeldt, T. and Olivetti Belardinelli, M. eds.Space and Situated Cognition: Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Spatial Cognition (ICSC 2015). Springer pp. S33., (10.1007/s10339-015-0732-7)
2013
- Ntzani, D. and Barber, J. 2013. Reading the ephemera of Caithness. MAS Context 19(3), pp. 22-33.
2007
- Ntzani, D. and Karteri, R. 2007. Shipyard and workshop of traditional ship-building in Ambelakia Salamina: M.Arch thesis. In: Photiou, T., Demire, K. and Moungolia, A. eds. Diploma Projects 02+03: Building Technology, Urban and Regional Planning, Architectural Design, Interior Design and Landscaping. Athens: Panepistimiakes Ekdoseis EMP
Addysgu
Dimitra is deputy to 1st year Chair of our BSc programme. She leads 1st year design studios, teaches in history and theory modules across WSA curriculum, and supervises MARCH, PG dissertations and doctoral research on research-related subject areas.
My research is interdisciplinary and brings theories and methods from the fields of cognitive linguistics and distributed cognition into the design study of engagement with heritage. Over the past 7 years, I have collaborated with various cultural institutions in Greece and Scotland, for the design/study of exhibitions and public engagement programmes (AOC Group, Northlight Heritage, Museum of Asian Arts Corfu, etc). Parts of my doctoral research were funded by Edinburgh College of Arts and the Scottish Graduate School of Arts and Humanities.
I am currently interested in heritage(s) and mobility, but also in the design management of contested heritages and their possible effects on community empowerment and well-being.