Dr Dimitra Ntzani
Senior Lecturer in History and Theory of Architecture
- ntzanid@cardiff.ac.uk
- Room 3.09, Adeilad Bute, Rhodfa'r Brenin Edward VII, Caerdydd, CF10 3NB
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I joined the Welsh School 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 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. My research is interdisciplinary and brings theories and methods from cognitive studies in architectural design.
I am a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece, the Memory Studies Association, and the Association of Critical Heritage Studies. I have collaborated with various cultural institutions (AOC Archaeology-Group, Northlight-Heritage, Kelvingrove Museum and Arts Gallery, Museum of Asian Arts Corfu) for research purposes. I am currently leading BSc Year1 programme, teach theory and design across various levels of WSA programmes, and supervise doctoral students who investigate heritage design-management phenomena.
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2021
- Ntzani, D. 2021. Un-mapping regions of trauma: systematicity and ordinariness in South Wales Valleys’ industrial disasters. Presented at: 18th Annual International Architectural Humanities Research Association Conference, Virtual, 11-13 November 2021 Presented at Richards, S. et al. eds.Proceedings of the 18th Annual International Architectural Humanities Research Association Conference, Vol. 18. Loughborough: Loughborough University
- Ntzani, D., Magill, S. and Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2021. Creative together: Fostering and displaying creativity in digital education. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff University Centre for Education Support and Innovation. Available at: https://blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/CESI/creative-together-fostering-and-displaying-creativity-in-digital-education/
- Ntzani, D. 2021. Learning and Teaching Conference 2021- The material grounds of digital learning. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff University Centre for Education Support and Innovation. Available at: https://blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/CESI/learning-and-teaching-conference-2021-the-material-grounds-of-digital-learning/
- Ntzani, D. 2021. 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 Presented at Chatzichristou, C., Icavovou, P. and Koutsoumpos, L. eds.Initiations: practices of teaching 1st year design in architecture. Conference proceedings of the TFYD 2019. pp. 195-204.
2016
- 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.
- Ntzani, D. 2016. From theatre to labyrinth: in pursuit of critical engagement with archaeological heritage. PhD Thesis, University of Edinburgh.
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
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Dimitra acted as BSc1 Chair and leader of Year 1 Architectural Design module from 2019-2022 and was awarded the Outstanding Contribution Award for her services in Year 1 development during the Covid-affected years . She currently teaches history and theory both at UG and PG level, and supervises MARCH, PG dissertations and doctoral research on relevant to her research subject areas.
She succesfully co-led the Vertical Studio programm in 2019-21 and academically supported the public exhibition of its design outputs in SHIFT_Cardiff, a multidisciplinary research & development arts space.
For more info, please visit the link below: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/architecture/courses/undergraduate/undergraduate-portfolio/bsc-architectural-studies-portfolio/vertical-studio
My research is interdisciplinary and brings theories and methods from the field of cognitive linguistics and distributed cognition into design studies and in particular in the design management of cultural 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.
My research focuses on design metaphors as cognitive scaffoldings and their ability to support empathy in various educational environments (HE & heritage institutions). I am currently looking into metaphors that shape the design management of contested, difficult or dark heritages, explore their ability to work as additional empathetic mechanisms and look at their impact on visitors’ experience.
I supervising PG students who wish conduct research on contested and nomadic heritages, but also in the design management of cultural assets and their possible effects on community empowerment and well-being.
I am also a an external reviewer for Charrette, the Journal of AAE.
Supervision
Architecture, Design & Cognition, Heritage Design, Contested Heritages, Nomadic Heritages
