Architect Luisa Moura, a member of Souto de Moura’s team, visited Valencia to share with MArch students her research on the early works of the renowned Portuguese architect, such as the House in Moledo and the Braga Market. Her career combines teaching and research in Porto with significant contributions to international projects. Moura has developed a vision that bridges theory and practice, inspired by the materialistic and detail-oriented approach of Souto de Moura, the 2011 Pritzker Prize laureate.

The Dar Al Marefa School in Dubai, designed by RCR Arquitectes, merges innovative architecture with advanced pedagogy. Featuring dynamic spaces, natural light, and interactive zones, it fosters creativity and learning. Lattices and pergolas integrate the design with the local climate, inspiring growth and discovery.

Recently, the first capsule collection from Sharma, a new Portuguese jewelry brand, was unveiled in the atrium of the Serralves Museum of Art. This collection is signed by architect and Pritzker Prize laureate Álvaro Siza.

The photoshooting begins as a workshop corresponding to module M01_Communicate, guided by Sara Atienza, where students have the opportunity to develop their acquired technical skills and creativity in real-world settings. The activities include conceptualization, creative direction, and post-production, fostering collaboration and visual exploration. This comprehensive approach bridges theory with professional practice.

Espai Guastavino, located in the Valencia College of Architects, has launched a new visual identity designed by renowned graphic designer Ibán Ramón. This space, conceived as a cultural meeting point, complements the recently remodeled courtyard of the building, offering a unique environment for activities related to architecture and design.

Located in front of the Sotogrande golf course, the layout of this house invites you to experience the shadow formed between the ground plane and the roof that extends above it. A generous roof overhang not only provides shelter from the intense Cádiz sun but also protects against the heavy rains descending from the Sierra de Grazalema.

Guided by David Cirocchi, students explore how to transform abstract ideas into tangible architectural representations through diagrams, plans, and sections. Integrating principles from Hacer para Pensar, they combine creativity, technical analysis, and materiality to develop a practical and systematic approach to design. This process bridges initial exploration, intuition, and execution, laying the foundation for solid and effective architectural projects.

Sevak Asatrián leads the session From Contact to Project, where he addresses the complete process from the first contact with a client to the initial sketches, emphasizing the interpretation of needs, conceptualization, and efficient project management. By integrating theory and practice, students learn to systematize architectural design, combining creativity and functionality.

The Madrid-based architect Emilio Tuñón delivered a lecture at MArch, where he shared six small- and medium-scale projects with the students, entirely different from those explored in previous courses.

The workshop "Making to Think," led by Fran Silvestre, has officially begun. In this program, students explore model-making as a key tool in architectural design. Through these sessions, they work with various techniques and materials to materialize ideas, fostering creativity and spatial understanding from the conceptual phase to the materialization of the project.

Last year, MArch students participated in a competition with Nerinea, designing pieces made from natural stone. The winning project, created by Pilar Escobar and Manon Goossens, was a furniture collection called Ringe, which is currently in production.

António Choupina, Portuguese architect and founder of CH.A, is known for his close collaboration with Álvaro Siza on prominent cultural projects and his work as a curator at renowned institutions. During his recent visit to MArch, he shared with the students Siza's influence on contemporary architecture, reviewing his most iconic works and some of the projects visited in Porto.

Recently, MArch has undertaken a trip to Porto in order to discover the prestigious Portuguese architecture, visiting iconic works by Álvaro Siza, as well as projects by NOarq and OODA. In addition, they met prominent architects such as Correia/Ragazzi, José Carlos Oliveira and António Choupina, who shared their professional vision.

The MArch programs delve into product design through Module 06_Graphics and Product. This has led students to collaborate with companies such as Gandía-Blasco or Tres de Copas, creating products that reach the market. In addition, they have been recognized in international competitions. This approach combines history, innovation and connection with the industry, training high-level designers.

A small-scale project by Emilio Tuñón that combines history and modernity through a series of elements adapted to the urban environment and that serves as a prelude to what he will tell MArch students on November 29.

This week, César Gómez-Mora has started Public Speaking classes at MArch, where students will learn how to connect with the audience through gestures and eye contact, as well as the keys to preparing effective visual presentations on slide design platforms. The goal is for them to acquire tools to transmit their ideas clearly and confidently.

The communicator and journalist has visited March to share with the students not only his experience, but also his concerns and ideas regarding the development and improvement of the city using communication.

MArch students attended Sevak Asatrián's Digital Composition class, where they learned graphic design principles such as page layout, grids, and typography. They applied these concepts in practical exercises using Adobe InDesign, gaining skills to create clear and effective visual compositions.

In today's world, where brands compete for consumers' attention in a sea of ​​options, having a well-designed logo has become a fundamental necessity. A logo is much more than an image: it is the visual representation of a brand, its identity and its promise to the customer.

This week, Elena Regadera gave a lecture within the M1_Communicate module. Elena Regadera is a fashion stylist but trained in industrial design in Valencia and completed her studies focused on fashion in Italy.

The award-winning Italian-Portuguese architecture and design studio has been collaborating with the MArch graduate school for 8 years, giving lectures in Valencia and hosting students in Porto, with whom they have occasionally visited their studio and at other times some of their projects.

The MArch Advanced students’ trip to Switzerland took in Zurich, Chur, Vals and Lausanne, with visits to key works by Peter Zumthor, Kengo Kuma, Barozzi Veiga, Aires Mateus and SANAA. Students explored spaces that integrate design and landscape, such as Chipperfield’s Kunsthaus Zürich, the Vals thermal baths and the Rolex Center, as well as attending an opening at the Marina Abramović retrospective.

Francesc Rifé has transformed the Clínica Bousoño Vargas into a modern and serene space. Using a minimalist approach, he has created waiting areas in warm grey mortar and natural light to promote tranquillity. The stone and glass façade and the use of tinted optical glass in the interior provide continuity and clarity, while backlit elements adapt the environment to the needs of patients.

Photographer Jesús Orrico, with extensive experience in architecture and design, teaches Introduction to Photography classes, where students learn everything from camera handling to framing and composition. The sessions focus on capturing architectural and design details, helping to develop a precise visual style.

Valencia has consolidated its prestige in graphic design, particularly in poster art, with an internationally recognised creative scene. A virtual museum of Valencian posters will soon be launched, promoted by Russafart and Boke Bazán, focusing on the last two decades of production. Supported by the Ministry of Education and Culture, it will serve as a documentary archive and promotion platform for local designers, with a focus on cataloguing for students and researchers.

The Veil skyscraper in Dubai, designed by RCR Architects in collaboration with Muraba, is a 380-metre, 73-storey tower that combines elegance and functionality. Inspired by traditional Arabic architecture, the stainless steel façade protects a cool, communal core, with spacious, airy homes.

On October 16, the Centre Octubre in Valencia was the setting for a talk given by Fran Silvestre, director of the MArch Valencia graduate school associated with the European University and renowned architect. This was the first talk of the course. During his speech, Fran Silvestre offered a comprehensive overview of the projects developed by his studio, Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, highlighting the innovative and sustainable approach that characterizes his work.

The Taifong Golf Club extension, designed by renowned architects Álvaro Siza and Carlos Castanheira, represents a significant milestone in contemporary architecture, merging functionality and aesthetics in a privileged natural setting. This project, which complements the existing facilities, is characterized by its focus on integration with the landscape, seeking to minimize environmental impact and enhance user experience.

The Francisco de Vitoria University (UFV) has inaugurated its new Library Building, a modern and multifunctional space that becomes the epicentre of academic training, well-being and social development of the university community. This new building houses a lecture hall, the Faculty of Law, Business and Government, the College and a large library, consolidating itself as one of the most complete facilities of the university.

The Venux stand at Cersaie 2024 becomes a true design showcase, capturing the attention of all attendees with its disruptive aesthetics and innovative approach. Designed by Estudi{H}ac, this space impresses with chromatic nuances ranging from the purest white to the deepest earthy tones, creating a unique setting to present the new Venux Première collection.

El día 8 de octubre a las 16h ha tenido lugar el acto de apertura y presentación del curso 2024-2025 de los programas MArch (concretamente, del postgrado MArch en arquitectura aplicada, el máster MArch en arquitectura, diseño e innovación y el máster MArch en arquitectura, diseño y business administration), marcando así el inicio de una nueva etapa académica para los estudiantes.

On October 10th, at 6pm at the headquarters of the Arquia Foundation in Madrid, on Calle Tutor, the documentary OAB 2005-2025 will be premiered. It delves into the projects carried out by the OAB · Ferrater studio over the last twenty years, while reflecting on the trajectory of the studio founded by Carlos Ferrater, Xavier Martí, Lucía Ferrater and Borja Ferrater.

This ambitious project involves the conversion of a former industrial slaughterhouse in Porto into a dynamic cultural, social and commercial centre, aimed at revitalising a degraded and disused space. The intervention, which covers a total of 22,000 square metres, aims to transform this industrial architectural heritage into an epicentre of activity, where creativity and urban life harmoniously intertwine.

Desde la escuela de postgrado MArch Valencia ofrecemos títulos de master que tienen una duración de un año, pero también disponemos de programas de menor duración presentados como postgrados en los que los estudiantes reciben un diploma de especialización.

The creative studio DVEIN, led by Carlos Pardo and Teo Guillem, who will be presenting at March, has carried out a remarkable collaboration with the fashion brand Delpozo, filming a striking advertising spot that has featured the participation of the acclaimed actress Tilda Swinton as the protagonist.

The closing ceremony of the course of the different MArch programs was held last Wednesday 25th with the presence of students, teachers and family members, who gathered at the Espai Alfaro to commemorate the end of an academic stage. The event was attended by Salva Moret, architect, MArch speaker and director of the Ensenyem academy, who acted as godfather of the ceremony.

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon, one of Portugal’s most important cultural institutions, has been renovated and expanded by renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. The project, which began in 2020, seeks to update and reimagine the existing spaces, without compromising the harmony with the natural environment that characterizes the original complex, designed in the 1960s by architects Ruy Athouguia, Pedro Cid and Alberto Pessoa.

In the field of architecture and design, acquiring business skills is critical to professional success. While creative talent and technical mastery are essential, understanding how to run a business, develop strategies, and carry out projects efficiently can make the difference between a promising career and one that stagnates.

Renowned graphic designer and March speaker Ibán Ramón has been commissioned to create the posters for the Etno Music festival in this 2024 edition, an event organised by the Valencian Museum of Ethnology that celebrates the diversity and musical richness of different cultures.For this edition, Ramón has opted for a striking visual proposal, centred on the use of a three-dimensional ear as the main element of the design.

From September 10 to 17 took place in Lisbon the workshop led by the renowned Portuguese architect, and MArch speaker, Manuel Aires Mateus. This workshop takes place in a professional environment of reference in the sector but with a strong didactic presence.