STUDIO JO COOK is proud to announce the appointment of our founder, Jo Cook, as Lecturer in Advanced Digital Design at the prestigious Manchester School of Architecture.

This milestone marks a significant moment in Jo’s career and in the ongoing evolution of STUDIO JO COOK. The role reflects our studio’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of architectural design through innovation, computation, and creative exploration.

In this new academic position, Jo will lead teaching and research at the intersection of architecture and emerging digital technologies. The focus will include parametric and generative design, digital fabrication, computational workflows, and speculative futures in architecture themes deeply embedded in the studio’s work.

“Teaching at the Manchester School of Architecture allows me to merge theory and practice to engage students in the emerging conversations around digital architecture while feeding our studio’s own evolution in real time.”
Jo Cook

This new role strengthens the link between practice and academia — a foundational principle of STUDIO JO COOK. As Jo brings cutting-edge design thinking into the classroom, the studio remains committed to experimenting, mentoring, and leading the future of architectural design.

We look forward to sharing the ideas, collaborations, and design outcomes that emerge from this exciting new chapter.