Hashim Sarkis

Prior to being appointed Dean, Hashim Sarkis was Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urbanism at the GSD. Dean Sarkis has held numerous visiting appointments around the world including the American University of Beirut and the Metropolis Program in Barcelona. In addition to his academic work, Dean Sarkis is principal architect in the Cambridge and Beirut based firm, Hashim Sarkis Studios, founded in 1998. His architectural and planning projects include affordable housing, institutional buildings, and town planning throughout the globe. His current projects include the Byblos Town Hall and the Courtowers, both under construction. Dean Sarkis has received many awards and honors and is the author of many articles and books that have filled important gaps in the history of modern architecture and urban design.