Mark Wilson Jones
BA MA DipArch
Senior Lecturer in Architecture
Postgrad Director of Studies: MPhil & PhD by Research
Mark Wilson Jones is an architect and architectural historian. After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Cambridge and a diploma in architecture (RIBA Part 2) at the University of Westminster (then PCL) he went on to win tenure of the Rome Prize in Architecture at the British School at Rome. Before moving to Bath in 2000 he combined research into architectural history and archaeology with private practice in London and Rome and part-time teaching at the University of Rome and several American Universities and research institutes.
His book Principles of Roman Architecture was the first ever book to be awarded both the Banister Fletcher Prize and the Alice Davis Hitchcock Medallion.
Research interests relate predominantly to the classical tradition, with particular focus on ancient Greece, ancient Rome and Renaissance Italy. A seperate speciality is the protection of archaeological sites and the nature of new architectural interventions. Current research projects include:
- The origins of the orders and the tradition of temple building in ancient Greece
- The history and building of the Pantheon in Rome
- The emergence of Modernist design principles from the 18th century to the early 20th century
His recent achievements include:
- Sir Banister Fletcher Award from the Author's Club of Great Britain and the RIBA (2001).
- Alice David Hitchcock Medallion Prize (2002) adjudicated by the Society for Architectural Historians (UK).
- Visiting Fellow at the Canadian Centre for Architecture (2007).
- Member of the Faculty of Archaeology, History and Letters of the British School at Rome.
He currently teaches history and theory for 3rd Year, studio in the same year, supervises history and theory dissertations for the 6th Year, and contributes lectures for the MSc in Conservation. He is Director of the MPhil programme in History and Theory, and also departmental Director of Postgraduate Studies.