About Angelique Gerbaca
Architect & PhD Candidate specializing in Lebanon’s Modern Architectural Heritage
Angelique Gerbaca is an accomplished architect and PhD candidate specializing in Lebanon’s modern architectural heritage and cultural identity. With extensive experience in teaching BIM methodologies, Architectural Design, History, and Theories of Architecture, she brings innovative, visual-centric learning approaches to architectural education.
Her research focuses on the intersection of ethics and aesthetics in Brutalist Architecture in Lebanon, contributing significantly to the preservation and documentation of modern architectural heritage.
Currently pursuing her PhD at Paris Nanterre University (Expected September 2026), Angelique combines academic excellence with practical experience, having worked with leading architectural firms and contributed to cultural heritage preservation through her volunteer work at the Arab Center for Architecture.
Academic & Professional Expertise
Comprehensive experience in architectural education, research, and practice
Academic Research
PhD research on Brutalist Architecture in Lebanon, focusing on ethics and aesthetics in modern heritage preservation.
Teaching Excellence
BIM methodologies, Architectural Design, History and Theories of Architecture at Holy Spirit University (USEK).
Professional Practice
Studio Manager at RadiantGloom, Architectural Designer at Smart Density, BIM Consultant at MAC.
Cultural Heritage
Volunteer Librarian and Archivist at Arab Center for Architecture, preserving modern architectural heritage.
Education & Research
Academic background and research focus
Paris Nanterre University
PhD, History of Architecture (Expected Sep 2026)
Dissertation: “Brutalist Architecture in Lebanon: Ethics or Aesthetics”
Holy Spirit University – USEK
MA, History of Arts and Architecture (June 2020)
Graduated with honors
Notre Dame University – NDU
BArch, Architecture (May 2017)
Dean’s honor list
Publications & Research
Academic contributions to architectural heritage discourse
“Brutalist Architecture in Lebanon Ethic or Aesthetic Movement”
Publisher: Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK)
Year: 2020
This research explores the complex relationship between ethical considerations and aesthetic choices in Lebanon’s Brutalist architectural movement, contributing to the broader discourse on modern architectural heritage preservation.
Get In Touch
Connect for academic collaboration, research opportunities, or professional inquiries
angelique@gerbaca.com
LB +961 71 110757 | FR +33 7 49498342
Beirut, Lebanon | Paris, France