Harry den Hartog is a Dutch urban designer, researcher, and critic. In 2004 he founded the think-tank-style studio Urban Language (https://www.urbanlanguage.org), which focuses on research and design solutions for urban and rural spaces. In 2012 he joined Tongji University in Shanghai as a faculty member and teaches urban design and housing.
He coaches design labs and is frequently invited by various institutions and universities worldwide to present at and co-organize forums, workshops, and exhibitions. He publishes regularly in renowned international magazines and academic journals.
He recently started a research position at Technical University Delft on rural and urban revitalization strategies.