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José Remón is a PhD Architect and Assistant professor at the Department of Architecture at Xi´an Jiatong University, Suzhou. His thesis, Mass Housing in Shanghai (1840-2012) The survival of Modernism in Contemporary China, analyzes the four existing typologies of mass housing in the city, describing from its historical, cultural, social and architectural context. His professional practice has been developed in Spain, Uk and China, where he arrived in 2009.
Research interests
Shanghai as case study
Housing as a tool of social intervention
Aesthetics, as art (architectural) philosophy
Artistic techniques as a form of architectural representation
Methodological processes for teaching and practice of architecture
Experience
Principal - Corso D. - Since 2014 to 2021
Assistant Professor - XJTLU - 2021
Awards and honours
Sustainable Roof for Engineering College in Vilanova i la Geltru (Barcelona, Spain). First Prize. 2007
IV Edition of Sustainable Construction Awards. Sustainable Roof for Engineering College in Vilanova i la Geltru (Barcelona, Spain). Honourable Mention. 2012
Town Centre in Cenate Sopra (Bergamo, Italy). 2nd Prize. 2012
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master Architect, ETSAB (UPC) Barcelona - 2007
Specialization Master Architect, ETSAB (UPC) Barcelona - 2010
PhD, ETSAB (UPC) Barcelona - 2013
Research areas
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Practice and Theory
- Architectural Typologies
- Urban Studies
- Housing
Person Types
- Staff
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Projects
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Emergence, Impact and Future of Mixed-Use Developments in Contemporary Urban Shanghai Evolution
Remón, J. (PI), Podda, R. (CoI), Brillhart, A. (CoI) & Den Hartog, H. (CoI)
1/06/25 → 31/08/27
Project: Internal Research Project
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Emergence, Impact and Future of Mixed-Use Developments in Contemporary Urban Shanghai Evolution
Remón, J. (PI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Internal Research Project
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City Scales
Remón, J. (PI), Llorens, A. S. (PI), Harris, S. (PI), Longo, G. (PI), Jayaweera, N. (PI), Herath, K. (PI) & Ismael, A. (PI)
25/07/24 → …
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Research output
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City Scales: International Workshop: Barcelona Edition Exhibition
Remón, J., Longo, G., Barbaccia, G. (Other), Llorens, A. S. (Other), Harris, S. (Other), Jayaweera, N. (Other) & Ismael, A. (Other), 14 Feb 2025Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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City Scales: International Workshop: Shanghai Edition Exhibition
Remón, J. (Other), Longo, G. (Other), Llorens, A. S. (Other), Jayaweera, N. (Other), Ismael, A. (Other), Hirudini, M. (Other) & Corti, E. (Other), 31 Jul 2025Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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Memoria, paisaje y proyecto desde Villa Adriana.
Translated title of the contribution :Memory, Landscape and Design from Hadrian’s Villa. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Polis: Lessons from European Public Space Award
Remón, J., Longo, G., Albano, S. (Other), Goula, E. (Other) & Zrncic, M. (Other), 9 Apr 2025Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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Reformulating the Icon and the Typology: The Akra Leuké Project in Alicante
Remón, J., 5 Sept 2025, International ConferenceWATERLINES. : Research, Projects and Visions for the Connections between Cities and Waterfronts.. 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
Activities
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Designing the waterfronts
Remón, J. (Speaker)
25 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Designing Sustainable Spaces and Features for Indoor Farming and RecyclingSpaces for the Design School.
Esteban, V. (Participant), Remón, J. (Participant), Lee, J. H. (Participant) & Yonto, D. (Participant)
25 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Future of Cities: Polis side Event - Round tables
Remón, J. (Chair), Albano, S. (Chair), Lombardi, D. (Member of programme committee), Longo, G. (Chair), Goula, E. (Member of programme committee), Chen, K. (Organiser), Xiangning, L. (Participant), Ortega, L. (Participant), Qi, S. (Participant), Abalos, I. (Participant), Gonzalez, I. (Participant), Schnabel, M. A. (Member of programme committee) & Sentkiewics, R. (Participant)
10 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Department of Architecture. Guest Lecture Series 2024/2025
Remón, J. (Chair), Albano, S. (Chair), Longo, G. (Chair), Goula, E. (Participant), Abalos, I. (Participant) & Sentkevitz, R. (Participant)
9 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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