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The Winners of the HEINZ-STILLGER STIFFTUNG Award

Premio HEINZ-STILLGER STIFFTUNG | Marta Pelegrín de MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos

Innovation in Architecture

We are pleased to congratulate the researchers awarded the prestigious HEINZ-STILLGER STIFFTUNG prize, granted by the Technical University of Darmstadt. This renowned award recognises pioneering work in architectural innovation.

Role of the Jury and Selection of Winners

Marta Pelegrín had the distinguished honour of serving as a jury member in selecting the awardees. The winners were celebrated at the Architectural Innovation Congress at the Technical University of Darmstadt, where the awards were formally presented.

Objectives and Recognition of the Award

The HEINZ-STILLGER STIFFTUNG award highlights the most pioneering projects and ideas that expand the possibilities of architecture. These innovators are developing new techniques, materials, and design approaches that are transforming the built environment. By showcasing these cutting-edge achievements, the award aims to inspire the next generation of architects and designers to explore new frontiers in their field. The awardees serve as beacons of inspiration, demonstrating the power of creativity, critical thinking, and an unwavering drive for innovation.

Premios HEINZ-STILLGER STIFFTUNG | MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos

Los ganadores del premio HEINZ-STILLGER STIFFTUNG

Experience and Reputation of Marta Pelegrín

Marta Pelegrín’s role on the jury underscores her own expertise and reputation within the architectural community. Her participation in selecting the winners reflects her deep knowledge of the latest trends and advances driving the industry.

Recognition and Future of the Winners

Receiving this prestigious award is a great honour of which the winners should be immensely proud. Their work not only earns the recognition of their peers but also offers a vision for the future of architecture. We look forward to seeing how their innovations will shape the built environments of tomorrow.

Marta Pelegrín and Her Contribution to the Cities Ahead Programme by the Goethe-Institut

Programa Cities Ahead del Goethe-Institut | Marta Pelegrin de MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos

The Cities Ahead Programme, led by the Goethe-Institut in Madrid, has made significant progress towards cultural sustainability with the inclusion of Marta Pelegrín, architect at MEDIOMUNDO, as an advisor. Marta Pelegrín brings her extensive experience and innovative vision to reimagine how cities can integrate their cultural attributes into a sustainable model, thus promoting urban development that respects and enhances each locality’s cultural identity.

Conference and Workshop: Re-identifying Cultural Attributes

As part of the programme, Marta Pelegrín led a conference and workshop during the working sessions in Malaga, focused on “Re-identifying the city’s cultural attributes and projecting them towards sustainable cultural production”. This event served as a key platform to discuss how cities can reassess and capitalise on their unique cultural characteristics, fostering cultural production that not only respects the natural environment but also promotes sustainable and responsible practices.

A Landmark Event at the Municipal Museum of Malaga

The event was held at the renowned Municipal Museum of Malaga, attended by prominent figures such as the Mayor and the Councillor for Culture and Historical Heritage. The participation of these authorities, along with numerous institutions, cultural agents, and public-private associations, highlights the importance of this collaborative effort for the cultural future of cities.

Impact and Future of the Cities Ahead Programme

The Cities Ahead Programme not only aims to foster constructive dialogue on cultural sustainability but is also committed to implementing concrete actions that transform cities into epicentres of sustainable cultural production. With guidance from experts like Marta Pelegrín, the programme positions itself as a key reference in integrating architecture and urbanism with culture and sustainability, setting a model for future initiatives in the global cultural sphere.

International Workshop on Architectural Rehabilitation “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”

Conferencia de Fernando Pérez Blanco de MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos en Mainz

Lecture by Fernando Pérez Blanco of MEDIOMUNDO architects in Mainz

At the LUX Pavilion of HS Mainz, in the city of Mainz, architect Fernando Pérez Blanco delivered the lecture “Architecture as a Resource” to architecture students from eight different nationalities.

Pérez Blanco presented two emblematic projects by MEDIOMUNDO architects: the rehabilitation of the Sala Chaflán de Cibeles for the Bank of Spain and the San Francisco Theatre in Vejer de la Frontera.

Through these projects, the architect demonstrated how the traceability of the design and construction process is a fundamental tool for optimising resource use in architectural rehabilitation.

International Collaborative Learning

The lecture, held in an international setting, enabled architecture students from various countries to exchange knowledge and perspectives on sustainable rehabilitation strategies.

Pérez Blanco’s focus on resource optimisation through traceability and the rehabilitation of existing buildings lays the foundation for a more conscious and environmentally responsible architectural practice.

Marta Pelegrín, Jury Member for Student Architecture Awards in Mainz

Jurado en el Premio “Innovation, Mut und soziales Engagement” – HS Mainz

Recognising Innovation, Courage, and Social Commitment

Marta Pelegrín was selected as a jury member for the “Innovation, Courage and Social Commitment” award, granted by the Stiftung B. Eisenhauer-Braun to architectural projects by students from HS Mainz.

Awards Ceremony at the Zentrum für Baukultur

The ceremony for these student awards took place at the Zentrum für Baukultur, the leading centre for architectural culture in the city of Mainz.

Highlighting Student Excellence in Architecture

As a jury member, Marta Pelegrín had the opportunity to evaluate and recognise the most outstanding projects by architecture students, which demonstrated their innovative capacity, courage, and commitment to social responsibility.

Supporting the Next Generation of Architects

Pelegrín’s participation in this evaluation and awards process represents significant support for the training and development of the next generation of architects, who show an innovative approach and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Marta Pelegrin de MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos, Jurado de Premios Estudiantiles de Arquitectura en Mainz

Fernando Pérez Blanco Delivers the “Big Small Transformations” Lecture at HS Mainz

Researching the Sustainable Adaptation of 1950s–1970s Housing

As part of the scientific seminar “HOME&OFFICE? Research Design”, architect Fernando Pérez Blanco of MEDIOMUNDO architects presented his research on the optimal renovation and rehabilitation of residential spaces to adapt them to contemporary domestic programmes.

Lecture at the LUX Pavilion, HS Mainz in Mainz

The “Big Small Transformations” lecture took place at the LUX Pavilion of the University of Applied Sciences Mainz (HS Mainz), in the city of Mainz.

Pérez Blanco shared the progress of his research, focused on developing a prototyping system for the sustainable rehabilitation of residential buildings constructed between 1950 and 1970, with the aim of adapting them to current housing and workspace needs.

The architect presented his findings and solutions for the renovation and rehabilitation of residential spaces, seeking to achieve optimal and sustainable adaptation to today’s domestic requirements.

Fernando Pérez Blanco de MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos Imparte Conferencia "Big Small Transformations" en HS-Mainz

Home&Office?: UPCYCLE POST WAR MASS SOCIAL HOUSING

"Home&Office?": La Exposición que Presenta Soluciones para la Rehabilitación Sostenible de Vivienda Social de Posguerra

Exhibition of the research results and prototype design project for the sustainable renovation of post-war social housing in Germany.

As a result of the research project funded by the Innovation and Transfer Funds of HS Mainz, Marta Pelegrín of MEDIOMUNDO architects has organised the exhibition “Home&Office?: UPCYCLE POST WAR MASS SOCIAL HOUSING”. The exhibition presents the outcomes of research and teaching focused on designing an architectural prototype for the sustainable rehabilitation of social housing built in Germany after the Second World War.

Prototype for Optimal Energy and Construction Rehabilitation

The project on display features a full-scale 1:1 analogue prototype, as well as digital models viewable with technologies such as HoloLens and VR-Lens. These prototypes demonstrate a modular system, adaptable to each residential typology and the functional requirements of users, aimed at achieving optimal energy and construction rehabilitation of these housing complexes.

In addition to the technical work, the exhibition also presents to stakeholders—including the authorities, residents, and interested parties—proposals for the adaptation, functional reprogramming, and improvement of the sustainability of these social housing complexes to meet contemporary domestic needs and programmes.

Recovering the Legacy of Post-War Social Housing

The research project led by Pelegrín and MEDIOMUNDO architects seeks to recover and add new value to the social housing complexes built in Germany after the Second World War, focusing on case studies in the Frankfurt-Mainz region.