Francisco Uviña-Contreras
Francisco Uviña-Contreras
Assistant Professor, Architecture School of Architecture + Planning University of New Mexico
Francisco Uviña-Contreras is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at the University of New Mexico whose teaching, research, and community partnerships focus on historic preservation, vernacular architecture, and earthen construction. Through collaborative work with communities across New Mexico and beyond, he helps preserve cultural heritage while preparing students to engage respectfully with the people and places they serve.
Francisco Uviña-Contreras is an Assistant Professor of Architecture in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of New Mexico. His work centers on historic preservation, adaptive reuse, vernacular architecture, and the conservation of earthen building traditions. With decades of experience in community-based preservation, he has collaborated with local, national, and international partners to document, restore, and sustain culturally significant places.
At UNM, Francisco's teaching emphasizes learning through community engagement. His students work alongside community members on real-world preservation projects, gaining hands-on experience while helping protect New Mexico's architectural and cultural heritage. Through this collaborative approach, he encourages future architects and preservation professionals to listen first, build trust, and create lasting partnerships that strengthen communities.
