Petite Architecture:
From the Chair to the City
Kazuyo Sejima: Radical Architect
Catastrophic Architecture
Rodriguez's scholarly work has demonstrated her deep commitment to innovation in architecture. The coherence of her research is based on three essential principles: a holistic approach within the discipline, an interdisciplinary approach beyond the field of architecture and beyond scales, and a transnational and cross-cultural approach.
For over a decade, Marta Rodriguez has focused on identifying the underlying causes that, since the 1980’s, have transformed Japan into the world’s optimum architectural laboratory. Currently, Rodriguez is working on a manuscript which centers on Sejima's independent practice and her contributions to contemporary architectural discourse over the last four decades. Rodriguez's investigation has included innovation in contemporary Japanese architecture, architectural reinvention focused on the transformation of suburbia, catastrophic architecture, and Petite Architecture.
GRANTS:
Japanese Association of University Women (JAUW)
“Contemporary Japanese Architecture Before and After March 2011” Research Project
International Fellowship Program (Pending)
Erasmus+ Mundus Grant
Researcher at Graz University of Technology
International Program - Credit Mobility Project (Jan.-Feb. 2017) 2,900 €
Spanish Ministry of Innovation and Development
National Program Formación de Profesorado Universitario (FPU)
Scholarship (2008-2012) 58,240 .00 €
ETSAM - Polytechnic University of Madrid
Department of Design Studio
Theory and Criticism for the Architectural Project
Scholarship (2007-2008) 3,000 €
Fundación Caja de Arquitectos
Merit Award - ETSAV - University of Valladolid
Scholarship (2004) 7,200 €
Spanish Ministry of Education and Culture
Seneca Program - ETSAM - Polytechnic University of Madrid
Final Thesis Design Project - San Miguel Azores Islands
Highest Honor. Advisor: Prof. Juan Herreros
Scholarship (2003-2004) 4,440 €
Spanish Ministry of Education and Culture
Higher Technical School of Architecture - University of Valladolid
Department of Design Studio
The living space: questions
Scholarship (2002-2003) 2,104 €
Rafael del Riego High School
Valedictorian Scholarship for University Studies