Research and expertise
My research explores the role and practice of drawing as an environment for speculation. Charting a largely unmapped disciplinary territory between the documentation of spatial effect and artistic arti[fact], my work exploits the generative potential of non-traditional modes of architectural representation an attempt to initiate a conversation between process, image, and representation. I was invited to exhibit at the Yale School of Architecture as part of the 鈥淚n Memoriam鈥� Exhibition (2019) and my work has been published in Cartographies of The Imagination (2021), AD: 鈥淩adical Architectural Drawing鈥� Profile 278 (2022) and 鈥極f The Moment鈥� Issue 1 (2024), this work will also feature in the 鈥業mpossible Drawings鈥� Exhibition at the A+D Gallery in LA (October 24-Jan25) curated by Pritzker Prize winner Thom Mayne.
My recent publications include essays in DRAWING: Research, Theory, Practice (Intellect Books 2022) and AD “A Sublime Synthesis: Architecture and Art” (Wiley September 2023). I contributed to and edited “Speculative Coolness” (Routledge 2023) with Professor Bryan Cantley. I contributed to and Guest-Edited edited as special issue of the renowned architectural journal AD “Ghost Stories: Architecture and the Intangible” (Wiley July 2024).
An Article discussing a new thread within my ongoing research project titled ‘Filigreed God’s’ (Baldwin 2019-) with feature in ‘AD - The Allegorical Architectural Machine’. (Wiley November 2014).
Current research activity
- ‘Filigreed Gods’ (2019 – present)
- Wastelands and Wonderlands (2018 – present)
Recently completed research projects
- ‘Drawings from the Chapel Hildebrand’ [Solo Exhibition] Project Space Plus. 1st April - 8th April 2023
- ‘Soul B(u)oy’: In Memoriam: (Drawings) Yale School of Architecture, 20th Feb - 01st Nov 2020
Recent publications
- Baldwin, P (ed) (2024). ‘AD – Ghost Stories: Architecture and the Intangible’. Vol 94. No 4 Wiley: New York ISBN: 987-1-394-18508-5
- Baldwin, P (2023) ‘Sites of Inscription‘ AD - A Sublime Synthesis: Architecture and Art’. Vol 93. No 5 ISBN 978 1394 170791
- Cantley, B. & Baldwin, P (ed.) (2023) Speculative Coolness. Routledge. London. ISBN: 978-1-032-31886-8
- Baldwin, P (2022) ‘SacRE[a]D Vessels’. DRAWING: Research, Theory, Practice. 7. No. 2
Teaching
I contribute to learning and teaching activities across the Schools programmes including:
Undergraduate
- Module Lead Design Part B (Architectural Engineering)
- Dissertation Tutor (ABCE)
Postgraduate
- Module Tutor M1 Design Studio (MArch)
- Module Tutor Design Studio (MEng)
Profile
I am a registered and chartered architect, artist, and educator, known for my experimental drawings and critical commentary on contemporary representational practices. For the past 17 years, I have engaged with the profession formally and informally as a student, practitioner, and educator, teaching and lecturing at schools across the UK. As an educator, I am committed to developing the andragogic practices, representational methods, and conceptual frameworks needed to support and foster the development of dexterous, generous architectural practitioners who are prepared for the challenges facing both the profession and the wider context in which it operates.
I have taught in Schools of Architecture across the UK, and lectured nationally and internationally. Recent Guest Lectures Include:
Professional affiliations
- Registered Architect ARB
- Chartered Architect RIBA
- Senior Fellow HEA
Awards
- RIBA Annie Spink Award for Excellence in Education - Nominee (2022)
- RHS Gold Medal - “S.T.A.N” (2014)
- RHS Gold Medal - “Digital Capabilities” [Fresh Gardens Category] (2013)