Eva Castro brings a rich tapestry of experience in both the academic and professional worlds of architecture and urbanism. Currently serving as a professor of practice at AS+D – SUTD in Singapore, she has a history of influential roles, including directorial positions at the Architectural Association in London and visiting professorships at Tsinghua University and The University of Hong Kong. Eva is a co-founder of both Plasma Studio and GroundLab, as well as form_axioms lab—a research agency operating within SUTD. Her work has garnered several prestigious awards like the Next Generation Architects Award and the Young Architect of the Year Award. Educated at the Universidad Central de Venezuela and the Architectural Association under Jeff Kipnis, Eva emphasizes the conceptual and visionary aspects of design. Her work, which has been exhibited globally, aims to explore the balance between landscape and architecture, informed by her background in teaching Landscape Urbanism. Plasma Studio, where Eva is a leading figure, works across multiple scales, from furniture design to urban planning, focusing on creating specific identities and active participatory environments that engage with both global and local contexts. The studio’s work exemplifies a complex layering of spaces and elements, addressing the need for connectivity and complexity in today’s fast-evolving landscape.