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Teaching and Research in Frankfurt with the RIBA

We recently took part in a meeting with the delegation from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at the University of Applied Sciences in Frankfurt. This visit forms part of the launch of the RIBA’s European chapter, which aims to promote architecture, support architects, and strengthen its presence across the continent.

During the event, Fernando Pérez shared with RIBA members the teaching and research work he undertakes alongside Marta Pelegrín in the academic sphere, demonstrating how Mediomundo’s professional practice is enriched through academic exchange and applied research. The studio, based in Seville, is distinguished by its innovative and multidisciplinary approach, integrating architecture, urbanism, and design projects with a strong commitment to teaching and research.

The RIBA’s visit to Frankfurt included a tour of some of the city’s most significant buildings and a reception at the University of Applied Sciences, where Mediomundo presented its main lines of work and recent projects. This meeting highlights the importance of international collaboration and the role of the university as a space for experimentation and the generation of knowledge in architecture.

In this way, Mediomundo Arquitectos continues to consolidate its presence in the European context, championing teaching, research, and professional practice as drivers of innovation and transformation in contemporary architecture.

Docencia e Investigación en Frankfurt junto al RIBA

MEDIOMUNDO architects at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

Housing Cooperatives in Uruguay

On Tuesday 14 January at 7:30 pm, Fernando Pérez Blanco, co-founder together with Marta Pelegrín of MEDIOMUNDO architects, will deliver the lecture “Small Great Transformations: Housing Cooperatives in Uruguay” at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Cafe1, Nibelungenplatz 1, D – 60318 Frankfurt am Main).

In this talk, Fernando Pérez will share MEDIOMUNDO architects’ perspective on social and participatory architecture, using the Uruguayan model of housing cooperatives as a reference. Drawing on his experience and the research carried out by the practice, he will explore self-management processes, community involvement, and the impact of these small yet significant transformations on the urban and social environment.

Based in Seville and led by Fernando Pérez and Marta Pelegrín, MEDIOMUNDO architects is recognised for its innovative and sustainable approach to cultural, social, and urban projects. Their participation in international forums such as ReNewTalk in Frankfurt reinforces their commitment to research and the dissemination of architectural models that foster collaboration, sustainability, and the improvement of quality of life.

MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos en la Universidad de Frankfurt. Cooperativas de vivienda en Uruguay

Research, Innovation and International Collaboration at the I BIAUS

At MEDIOMUNDO, Marta Pelegrín and Fernando Pérez understand architecture as a process of research and shared learning, always open to international dialogue and the improvement of everyday life. Recently, we had the opportunity to present our research project at the I Biennial of Research in Architecture (I BIAUS), held at the Higher Technical School of Architecture in Seville.

The project, entitled “Prototype Design for the Rehabilitation of Domestic Space in 1950s-70s Residential Neighbourhoods, Germany”, was developed in collaboration with Hochschule Mainz and the University of Seville. The research addresses the rehabilitation of housing in post-war residential areas, exploring innovative solutions that respond to current challenges of habitability, sustainability, and social adaptation.

Sharing this experience with colleagues and professionals from different backgrounds was especially enriching, reaffirming our belief in the value of collaboration and knowledge exchange in contemporary architecture. The biennial has established itself as a meeting point for reflection on the profession, innovation, and international research.

Investigación, innovación y colaboración internacional en la I BIAUS

Exhibition “Home&Office?: UPCYCLE POSTWAR MASS SOCIAL HOUSING” – Mainz

Marta Pelegrín and Fernando Pérez, founders of MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos, maintain a line of work focused on research and innovation in social housing and sustainability. In this context, Marta Pelegrín has organised the exhibition “Home&Office?: UPCYCLE POSTWAR MASS SOCIAL HOUSING” in Mainz, presenting the results of research and teaching on the design of an architectural prototype for the sustainable rehabilitation of post-war social housing in Germany.

The exhibition features an analogue prototype, a 1:1 scale mock-up and scale models, alongside a digital prototype accessible via Hololens and VR-lens. In addition, intervention proposals are presented for the residential sectors (Siedlungen) built in the post-war period in Mainz, addressing both energy-efficient and constructive rehabilitation, as well as the sustainable adaptation of these environments to contemporary domestic programmes.

This initiative reinforces MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos’ commitment to applied research, knowledge transfer, and the improvement of quality of life through sustainable and socially responsible architecture.

Exposición “Home&Office?: UPCYCLE POSTWAR MASS SOCIAL HOUSING” – Maguncia

Lecture “Big small transformations” – HS Mainz

Marta Pelegrín and Fernando Pérez, founders of MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos, maintain a line of work focused on research and innovation in sustainable residential architecture. As part of the international scientific seminar “HOME&OFFICE? Research Design of prototyped system for the sustainable upcycling of 1950-70 residential buildings to get contemporary living- & workspace”, held at the LUX Pavilion of Hochschule Mainz (Mainz, Germany), Fernando Pérez Blanco delivered the lecture “Big small transformations”.

During his presentation, MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos shared the progress of their research on the renovation and optimal rehabilitation of housing, as well as the sustainable adaptation of residential buildings to new contemporary domestic programmes. The studio’s experience in transforming living spaces highlights the importance of traceability, efficiency, and sustainability in current architecture.

Participation in this international event reinforces MEDIOMUNDO’s commitment to knowledge transfer, improving quality of life, and seeking innovative solutions for contemporary housing.

Conferencia “Big small transformations” – HS Mainz

International Workshop “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” – HS Mainz

Marta Pelegrín and Fernando Pérez, founders of MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos, continue their commitment to research and dissemination in the field of contemporary and sustainable architecture. As part of the International Workshop on Architectural Rehabilitation “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”, held at the LUX Pavilion of Hochschule Mainz (Germany), Fernando Pérez delivered the lecture “Architecture as a Resource”.

Before architecture students from eight different nationalities, MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos’ presentation focused on project and construction traceability as a fundamental tool for optimising resources and ensuring sustainability in architectural rehabilitation. Through projects such as the refurbishment of the Sala Chaflán de Cibeles for the Bank of Spain and the San Francisco Theatre in Vejer de la Frontera, the practice demonstrated how research and rigour in the design process can transform architectural heritage from a contemporary and responsible perspective.

Participation in this international event reinforces MEDIOMUNDO’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the transfer of knowledge within the field of architecture.

Workshop Internacional “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” – HS Mainz