The House in Alvito project, designed by the prestigious Portuguese studio Aires Mateus—who are also lecturers in the MArch programs—is articulated as a reflection on the memory of the place and intervention within inherited architecture. The starting point of the proposal is based on respect for a pre-existing structure configured by two traditional volumes whose gabled roofs rose perpendicularly to the street line.

Students from the MBA MArch Advanced program recently embarked on an enriching study trip to Japan, exploring its two main cities, Kyoto and Tokyo. This experience allowed them to immerse themselves in the country's architectural culture, spanning from its ancestral traditions to the contemporary avant-garde.

The Fondation Gandur pour l’Art has selected Barozzi Veiga to design its future museum in Caen, scheduled to open around 2030. The decision follows an invited competition involving eight international firms and marks a new step in the development of this cultural project, located on a six-acre site next to the Memorial and Bird Hill.

Within the MArch postgraduate program in industrialized architecture, Fran Silvestre has delivered the Prototyping class, a session focused on exploring one of the fundamental pillars of systematized architecture: the design of components capable of being reproduced, optimized, and applied across multiple construction contexts. The class was conceived as an introduction to a way of designing that goes beyond the singular object to focus on open and scalable systems.

Located in the heart of Tokyo, the Ginza district represents one of the most intense concentrations of contemporary architecture applied to luxury retail. Its streets bring together a continuous sequence of buildings designed by some of the most influential architects on the international scene. In this context, architecture rises vertically, transforming each plot into a compact manifesto where structure, skin, and brand merge into a unique identity.

A conversation between architects has taken place at the Museo Serralves, a building designed by Álvaro Siza, bringing together some of the most prominent figures in the contemporary Portuguese architectural scene. The event was held in the context of the exhibition Beleza Apesar de Tudo, dedicated to the work of Aires Mateus, and was moderated by António Choupina.

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new MArch Valencia WhatsApp broadcast channel, a space designed to maintain a more direct and close connection with everyone interested in architecture, design, and the activities of the school. This initiative aims to expand our communication channels and provide easy access to relevant content in a fast and accessible way.

The project stems from the "Make a Mark" initiative, a collaborative innovation platform driven by three leaders in the packaging industry: Estal, Avery Dennison, and Leonhard Kurz. Within this framework, the Lavernia & Cienfuegos studio was invited to develop a proposal that would push the boundaries of design in luxury perfumery. The result is Edit 036, an experimental exercise that fuses premium materials and cutting-edge industrial processes to redefine exclusivity in the global market.

The International Union of Architects (UIA) has awarded its highest honor, the 2026 Gold Medal, to architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, recognizing a career that has been fundamental to the evolution of the discipline in recent decades. This award, one of the most prestigious globally, adds to an exceptional list of accolades already held by the Portuguese architect, consolidating his position as one of the most influential figures in contemporary architecture.

This week, the Drawing Architecture workshop begins at Espai Alfaro, a specialized architectural visualization seminar taught by Estudio Agraph, led by Patricia García and Daniel López. This program offers students an exceptional opportunity to explore cutting-edge digital tools applied to representation, covering everything from technical foundations to the most advanced creative processes in image processing.

The National Museum of Decorative Arts has inaugurated "Domestic Engineers and the Kitchen Revolution," an exhibition that draws from the Alfaro Hofmann Collection to analyze the metamorphosis of domestic space during the 20th century. The showcase does not merely exhibit objects; it narrates how the kitchen evolved from a place of servitude into a laboratory of technological efficiency.

Located in the heart of Shibuya, Omotesando Avenue has established itself as a vanguard showcase where luxury brands sell fashion while exhibiting architectural manifestos. This "urban museum" allows for a walking tour through an unparalleled concentration of talent, where Pritzker Prize winners and other international award recipients have transformed the commercial landscape into a laboratory of forms, textures, and technology.

Choosing between the MArch Master’s in Architecture, Design and Innovation (MAD) and the MArch Advanced Master’s in Architecture, Design and Business Administration (MMA) is a strategic decision that depends on each individual's professional aspirations.

The RCR Arquitectes studio, led by Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem, and Ramon Vilalta, has been honored with the 2026 Manel Xifra Boada Award in the category of Knowledge Transmission. This award, granted by the Association of Graduate Engineers and Industrial Technical Engineers of Girona (Comgirona) together with the Xifra Boada family, recognizes the work of the architects from Olot for their ability to disseminate and share their architectural vision with new generations.

The Antonio Pérez Foundation in Cuenca hosts «GRAPHOS», an exhibition by MArch programs lecturer Pepe Gimeno, a multi-award-winning artist and designer, which will be open until September 20th, 2026. Curated by Alberto Adsuara, the showcase delves into the artist's ability to transform the everyday and the discarded into pieces of aesthetic and conceptual value.

From April 23rd to 25th, students from the MArch programs visited Milano Design Week 2026. The first stop was the Brera Design District, where they took part in organized visits to leading showrooms such as Boffi, Gessi, and CEA. This first day allowed them to come into direct contact with the most avant-garde firms within the framework of the Fuorisalone.

At a time when thousands of architecture studios compete for visibility, project communication has become essential. It’s not just about showing your work, but about explaining who you are, what your style is, and why your architecture is different. Good communication helps position your studio, generate interest, and build a recognizable identity.

The Kyoto Garden of Fine Arts, inaugurated in 1994, is one of Tadao Ando’s most unique works, as it redefines the conventional concept of a museum. Located next to the city's Botanical Garden, this space was designed to house ceramic replicas of great masterpieces of art history, such as Da Vinci's The Last Supper or Michelangelo's The Last Judgment.

The serenity of the structure is conveyed through the symmetry between its elements: a configuration of three cylinders connected through their tangents. This arrangement establishes a precise balance between volumes, where each element finds its place within a coherent whole. The proposal is articulated through a geometry defined in plan by five circles. Three of them develop into cylinders and shape the main living spaces of the house

The logo designed for Espai Guastavino has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious ADCV Awards, granted by the Designers' Association of the Valencian Community (ADCV). This milestone celebrates the technical excellence of the proposal while reinforcing the value of having top-tier professionals, such as Ibán Ramón, as part of the lecturing team that trains students in the MArch programs.

This week, students from the MArch postgraduate program in Industrialized Architecture attended a Detail Design Class taught by Laura Bueno, an architect from the Fran Silvestre Arquitectos studio. The session focused on breaking down the technical and aesthetic complexity found in small-scale elements—those that have the greatest impact within systematized architecture—exploring how the detail serves as the fundamental unit ensuring the coherence of the entire architectural ensemble.

The National Gallery in London has announced the selection of the winning proposal for the design of its new wing, a project aimed at expanding and updating one of the world’s most important museums. The international competition has concluded with the selection of Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, a leading figure in contemporary architecture and a lecturer in the MArch programs, whose proposal stood out for its sensitivity to context and its ability to reinterpret the institution from a contemporary perspective.

This week, the creative studio Dvein, composed of Carlos Pardo and Teo Guillem, delivered a lecture for students of the MArch programs. During the session, they shared some of their most iconic projects, offering a unique opportunity to get a close look at the work of a studio that constantly seeks to redefine the boundaries of contemporary creativity.

Recibir el título de arquitecto es un hito académico extraordinario, pero es fundamental entender que terminar la carrera no te convierte automáticamente en un arquitecto profesional. El mundo universitario proporciona las herramientas teóricas y técnicas necesarias, sin embargo, el verdadero aprendizaje y la forja de la identidad profesional comienzan el día después de la graduación.

La Casa das Histórias de Paula Rego, inaugurada en 2009 en la localidad costera de Cascais, es una de las obras más emblemáticas del arquitecto portugués Eduardo Souto de Moura. El proyecto fue concebido para albergar la colección de la reconocida artista Paula Rego, y su diseño es un ejemplo magistral de cómo la arquitectura contemporánea puede dialogar con la tradición local sin caer en el mimetismo.

During Salone del Mobile week, Milan transforms into an open laboratory where architecture, design, and experimentation take over the city. Beyond the fairgrounds, the Fuorisalone unfolds a network of installations and spaces that invite visitors to explore the city through a contemporary lens.

The Architecture Hunter Awards (AHA) have established themselves as one of the most forward-thinking platforms on the international architectural scene. Born within Architecture Hunter, one of the most influential digital media outlets today, these awards seek projects that demonstrate a deep sensitivity to their context and an innate ability to evoke emotion.

En el CC del Copenhaguen Contemporary, el principal centro de arte internacional de Copenhague dedicado al arte de instalación situado en una antigua sala de soldadura en la zona industrial de Refshaleøen, se ha inaugurado el proyecto Earth/Tree, diseñado por Kengo Kuma y su estudio Kengo Kuma and Associates. En este, propone una experiencia sensorial que sitúa al visitante en el centro de una arquitectura construida a partir de la materia y la percepción. La intervención se concibe como un entorno abierto que se recorre y se experimenta, en el que la relación entre cuerpo, espacio y naturaleza adquiere un papel protagonista.

Five teams of architects and urbanists have been selected to take part in the international competition that will define the future Liceu Mar in Barcelona, a project aimed at expanding the activity of the Gran Teatre del Liceu towards the city’s waterfront. The initiative proposes the creation of a new cultural space along the coastline, capable of connecting the historic institution with new audiences and contemporary formats.

Within the MBA module of the MBA MArch Advanced Master’s in Architecture, Design and Business Administration, the Financial Plan sessions have started. This block focuses on one of the most important aspects of an architect’s professional development: understanding and managing the economic dimension of a studio.

The new monograph of Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, published by TC Cuadernos, has been released. This volume brings together an extensive overview of the studio’s residential work. It is a double issue (173–174), focusing on housing as a field of architectural research, under the subtitle The sublimation of the everyday.

The architect and CGI artist Alba de la Fuente has returned to the MArch Valencia Postgraduate School to deliver a new session focused on the relationship between image, architecture, and creativity. Her visit has allowed students to engage with a professional practice that positions architectural visualization within a hybrid territory between technique, research, and artistic expression.

Travel can become a way of experiencing architecture firsthand. Around the world, there are iconic homes that, beyond representing milestones in modern history, transform any place into a must-visit destination for those seeking something beyond a conventional trip.

The architect Jae Lee, a member of the 2017–2018 MArch Valencia cohort, has been awarded first prize in an international competition in Daegu (South Korea) for the design of the Dasa Complex Community Center. The project has been developed in collaboration with the Aires Mateus studio, consolidating a trajectory that connects academic training with professional practice within an international context.

El arquitecto Manuel Portaceli ha sido incorporado al cuadro de honor del Piranesi Prix de Rome, un reconocimiento internacional que distingue trayectorias vinculadas a la arquitectura y al pensamiento sobre el patrimonio. Este galardón, otorgado en Roma, pone en valor una carrera caracterizada por el rigor, la coherencia y una constante reflexión sobre la disciplina, situando su trabajo en un contexto de relevancia internacional.

On March 28, MoN Takanawa (Museum of Narratives) opened in Tokyo, a project designed by Kengo Kuma that proposes a new way of understanding exhibition space.

Architect Emilio Tuñón has been appointed as a member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, a recognition that highlights a well-established trajectory within contemporary Spanish architecture. His incorporation into the institution not only acknowledges the quality of his built work, but also his contribution to architectural thought and to the education of new generations.

The renovation of the Central Pavilion in the Giardini of the Biennale has been inaugurated, representing the main intervention within its strategy for heritage renewal and the modernization of cultural infrastructures. This building, the historic core of the international art and architecture exhibition, thus regains its prominence after a comprehensive restoration process that seeks to balance the preservation of its architectural identity with the contemporary demands of art and sustainability.

MArch School is entering the final stage of admissions for its academic programmes, with a limited number of places remaining. Master’s degrees and postgraduate programmes in architecture and design, offered in on-site, hybrid and online formats, are approaching the final weeks of enrolment for the upcoming academic year.

Espai Alfaro hosted this week a new edition of MArch International, one of the most representative events of the spirit of the MArch postgraduate school. As every year, the event brought together students from different nationalities in a shared experience where architecture becomes the starting point for a broader cultural exchange.