About Ana Rolim
Ana Rolim brings a wealth of experience from architectural design practice in both New York City and Brazil, coupled with extensive teaching in design studios. Her focus lies in understanding human responses to spatial environments, with a keen interest in crafting experiences through design. Recently, her doctoral research delved into the intersection of neuroscience and architectural morphology, exploring how museum visitors interact with physical and virtual spaces.
Educationally, Ana holds Ph.D., M. Arch, and B.Arch degrees from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Brazil, supplemented by Postgraduate Coursework in Green Building Design from The Cooper Union, New York. As a former visiting professor at UFPE and an instructor at the Catholic University of Pernambuco (UNICAP), she has led design studios covering various topics, including architectural morphology, biomorphic and generative design applied to social housing, cultural, and mixed-use buildings, along with design-build projects.
As the principal-founder of coletivo-rt architecture + interiors, Ana's work has garnered recognition in architectural publications such as Archdaily and Archello. Her achievements include awards from prestigious architecture competitions, leadership roles in design teams, and advisory contributions to student projects.
Ana Rolim has received numerous accolades, including 1st Prize in the Art in Architecture Competition Modular Kita Buildings for Berlin (MOKIB); 1st Prize Winner in the 2021 Awards by the Brazilian Institute of Architects, Pernambuco Chapter (IAB-PE), Interiors and Design Category; 1st Prize in the 2021 Awards by the Brazilian Institute of Architects, Pernambuco Chapter (IAB-PE), Urbanism, Planning and Cities Category; and 1st Prize Winner in the 2021 Awards by the Brazilian Institute of Architects, Pernambuco Chapter (IAB-PE), Technics, Technology and Innovation Category. She also achieved 3rd Prize in the 2021 Toronto Housing Challenge and received recognition in the 2017 Modern Collective Living Challenge, the 2019 Best Graduation Thesis of Brazil and Portugal, and the 2016 Faith & Form International Awards Program for Religious Art & Architecture.
Additionally, Ana has authored and co-authored two books and numerous academic papers.
