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Prof Mark Swenarton
BA, MA, PhD, FRHistS, FRSA, HonFRIBA

Emeritus Professor of Architecture
Architecture
Part of
School of the Arts
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Contact

M.Swenarton@liverpool.ac.uk

Professional Activities

'Architectural History', Editorial Board 2020-
Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain, executive committee 2020-23
Brighton DesignPlace design review panel 2019-23
Oxford Design Review Panel, founding member 2014-
Kings Cross Story Palace, heritage adviser 2016-18
Design Council CABE, design review panel, member 2006-15 and chair 2010-15
Design Council CABE, Built Environment Expert (BEE) 2012-2020

Editorships

  • Architectural History (Editor, 2020 - 2023)
  • Ecotech (Co-founding editor, 2000 - 2005)
  • Architecture Today (Co-founding editor, 1989 - 2005)
  • Construction History (Founding Editor, 1985 - 1989)

Examination Roles

  • University College London, Architecture (PhD, 2024)
  • Politecnico di Torino, Architecture (PhD, 2020 - 2021)
  • University of Edinburgh, Msc Architectural Histopry and Theory (PGT, 2017 - 2020)
  • University of Edinburgh, MSc Architectural History and Theory (2017)
  • University of Brighton, PhD (2016)
  • Sheffield Hallam University, BSc (UG, 2014)
  • Sheffield Hallam University, BSc (UG, 2013)
  • University of York, MA (PGT, 2012)
  • Sheffield Hallam University, BSc (UG, 2012)
  • Sheffield Hallam University, BSc (UG, 2011)
  • Sheffield Hallam University, BSc (UG, 2010)
  • University College London, PhD (2008)
  • Cardiff University (Wales), MA (PGT, 2008)
  • University of Westminster, BA (UG, 2008)
  • University of Westminster, BA (UG, 2007)
  • Cardiff University (Wales), MA (PGT, 2007)
  • Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium), PhD (2007)
  • Cardiff University (Wales), MA (PGT, 2006)
  • University of Westminster, BA (UG, 2006)
  • University of Westminster, BA (UG, 2005)
  • University of Cambridge, BA (UG, 2004)
  • Oxford Brookes University, MA (PGT, 2003)
  • Oxford Brookes University, MA (PGT, 2002)
  • University of Hull, MPhil (1991)
  • London Metropolitan, BA (UG, 1988)
  • London Metropolitan, BA (UG, 1987)
  • London Metropolitan, BA (UG, 1986)
  • Cardiff University (Wales), PhD (1985)
  • Middlesex University, MA (PGT, 1985)
  • University of Brighton, BA (UG, 1985)
  • Middlesex University, BA (UG, 1985)
  • Middlesex University, MA (PGT, 1984)
  • University of Brighton, BA (UG, 1984)
  • University of Liverpool, BA (UG, 1984)
  • Middlesex University, MA (PGT, 1983)
  • University of Brighton, BA (UG, 1983)
  • University of Brighton, BA (UG, 1982)
  • Middlesex University, MA (PGT, 1982)
  • Middlesex University, MA (PGT, 1981)
  • University of Brighton, BA (UG, 1981)

Organisations I have been associated with

  • RIBA (2018 - present)
  • Urban Splash (2018 - present)
  • Kings Cross Story Palace (2017 - present)
  • Oxford City Council (2014 - present)
  • British Council/London Festival of Architecture (2014 - present)
  • Maiden Lane Tenants and Residents Association (2014 - present)
  • RIBA (2013 - present)
  • Academy of Urbanism (2013 - present)
  • Architecture Centre, Bristol (2012 - present)
  • Royal Academy (2012)
  • Design Council CABE (2012 - present)
  • Alexandra and Ainsworth Tenants and Residents Association (2011 - present)
  • Building Centre, London (2010 - present)
  • Royal Academy (2009)
  • CABE (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) (2008 - present)
  • SCHOSA (2005 - 2011)
  • Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) (2007 - 2010)
  • TRADA (Timber Research & Development Association) (2006 - 2009)
  • RIBA (1994 - 1998)
  • Architecture Today plc (1988 - present)
  • Construction History Society (1983 - 1987)

Professional Body Memberships

  • Royal Institute of British Architects (Honorary Fellow, 2014 - present)
  • Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturing & Commerce (Fellow, 2003 - present)
  • Royal Historical Society (Fellow, 1985 - present)