This week, the University of Southern California (USC) announced the appointment of Brett Steele as incoming dean of the School of Architecture, effective February 1, 2024. Steele will be joining USC from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he has served as dean of the School of the Arts and Architecture since 2017. Previous to his deanship at UCLA, the American-born Steele made his mark in architectural academia across the pond in London, beginning his career at Zaha Hadid Architects before going on to lead his alma mater, the Architectural Association (AA), as director from 2005 to 2016.
“Brett Steele’s collaborative leadership is a perfect fit for our School of Architecture,” said USC president Carol Folt in the university’s announcement. “One of the things that impressed me most when I met him is that throughout his career, he has inspired creative and inclusive ways of thinking that bring architects closer to their communities—and that keep innovative design and research top of mind.”
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