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Hi, I’m Joshua Roberts. With a background in architecture and a passion for urban design, I’ve dedicated my career to exploring innovative and socially sustainable solutions in the built environment. I’ve had the chance to teach and collaborate internationally, working with universities and organizations in Chiang Mai, Hong Kong, Macau, and beyond.
I enjoy combining research, design, and creative direction to develop projects that engage communities and address real-world challenges. When not working on design studios or publications, I’m often involved in exhibitions and workshops – all aimed at fostering dialogue about architecture and urbanism.
Experience Level
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Visiting Lecturer at Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai
September 1, 2022 - June 14, 2024Coordinator for Year 3 Architectural and Urban Design Studio, IDEA programme, and Advisor for Year 4 Final Year Architectural Studio projects. Responsible for conception and development of IDEA media strategy including digital presence, exhibitions, and publications.
Visiting Assistant Professor at University of Saint Joseph, Macau
November 1, 2020 - January 31, 2022Instructor in Contemporary Architectural and Urban Theory for Bachelor of Architectural Studies program.
Project Officer at DESIS Lab for Social Design Research Hong Kong Design Institute, Hong Kong
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020Director of HKDI Knowledge Centre focused on design for social sustainability and innovation.
Visiting Assistant Professor at The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Co-instructor for Year 1 Studio in the Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies program.
Assistant Professor at Chu Hai College of Higher Education, Hong Kong
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019Coordinator for Year 1 Architectural Studio in Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture and later coordinator for Architectural Studio and Thesis in Masters of Architecture. Organiser and initiator of exchange programs and responsible for accreditation processes.
Visiting Fellow at City University of Hong Kong
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013Coordinator for Year 1 Integrated Architectural Studio, and organiser for City University/Singapore Polytechnic exchange programs.
Editor-in-Chief at Perspective Ltd, Hong Kong
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Editor of monthly design magazine, managing programming such as awards, seminars, and lectures; conceptualized relaunches of industry reports and developed online and multimedia initiatives.
Architectural Designer at Urbanus Architecture and Design, Shenzhen
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Designed exhibition and production for China Pavilion at Lisbon Architecture Triennale and conceptual master plans for renovation projects.
Visiting Lecturer at Chiang Mai University
September 1, 2022 - June 7, 2024Coordinator for Y3 Architectural and Urban Design Studio and advisor for Y4 Final Year Architectural Studio projects within the IDEA programme. Responsible for conception and development of IDEA media strategy including all digital, exhibitions, and publications.
Visiting Assistant Professor at University of Saint Joseph, Macau
November 1, 2020 - January 31, 2022Instructor in Contemporary Architectural and Urban Theory for the Bachelor of Architectural Studies program.
Project Officer at DESIS Lab for Social Design Research, Hong Kong Design Institute
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020Director of HKDI Knowledge Centre focused on design for social sustainability and innovation.
Visiting Assistant Professor at The University of Hong Kong
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Co-instructor for Year 1 Studio, Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies (BAUS).
Assistant Professor at Chu Hai College of Higher Education
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019Coordinator for Year 1 Architectural Studio (B.Sc Hons in Architecture) and Masters of Architecture Thesis. Organiser of exchange programs with Chongqing University and University of Hasselt. Responsible for accreditation preparation for Bachelor and Master architecture programs.
Visiting Fellow at City University of Hong Kong
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013Coordinator for Year 1 Integrated Architectural Studio (Associate of Science in Architectural Studies). Organised City University/Singapore Polytechnic exchange programs.
Editor-in-Chief at Perspective Ltd
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Editor of monthly design magazine Perspective and responsible for coordination and direction of all titles. Managed magazine programming including awards events, seminars, lectures. Relaunched interior design quarterly and annual industry report and created online and multimedia initiatives.
Architectural Designer at Urbanus Architecture and Design
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Designed and produced exhibition for China Pavilion at Lisbon Architecture Triennale and conceptual master plan for OCT-Loft renovation in Shenzhen.
Education
Master of Architecture at Harvard University
May 1, 2002 - May 1, 2006Master of Architecture at Harvard Graduate School of Design, Cambridge, MA
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at Rice University, Houston, TX
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999Master of Architecture at Harvard Graduate School of Design
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at Rice University
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment
Selected Works
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