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MEDIOMUNDO at the International Workshop on Tourism & City

On 8 April, MEDIOMUNDO took part in the “International Workshop: Improving the city through tourism”, organised by the Higher Technical School of Architecture of Seville. This event, part of the ERASMUS BIP project, brought together 36 architecture students from four European universities, alongside lecturers and professionals from the sector.

Throughout the day, participants visited some of Seville’s most iconic examples of contemporary architecture. The tour included the Diputación de Sevilla (Renovation and expansion, 1994, Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos), the Rectorate of the University of Seville, the Gipsoteca (2015, Ricardo Alario), the Museum of the University of Seville (2025, Francisco Reina), and the Real Fábrica de Artillería, Magallanes Center (2025, Francisco Reina).

The workshop was held in collaboration with Mario Algarín (ETSA Sevilla), Marta Pelegrín (MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos), students from HS Mainz, Pedro Ravara (FAU Lisbon), Olivier Boucheron (Paris La Villette University), and Saskja Matinevic (University of Split). The experience fostered reflection on the role of tourism in urban transformation and the value of contemporary architectural heritage in the city.

MEDIOMUNDO en el Workshop Internacional sobre turismo y ciudad

MEDIOMUNDO architects at Trayectorias 13. Traceability in Project and Design

On 10 March at 9:30 am, Marta Pelegrín, co-founder together with Fernando Pérez of MEDIOMUNDO architects, will take part in this year’s edition of Trayectorias 13, organised by the Escuela de Arte de Jerez.

In her lecture, entitled “Traceability in Project and Design”, Marta Pelegrín will share the philosophy and approach of MEDIOMUNDO architects, a Seville-based practice committed to research, innovation, and sustainability in contemporary architecture. Through projects such as the Sala Cibeles at the Bank of Spain, exhibition designs for the Reina Sofía Museum, and various interventions in cultural buildings across Andalusia, she will highlight the importance of construction details, the conscious selection of materials, and collaboration with local craftspeople.

MEDIOMUNDO architects’ participation in Trayectorias 13 is an opportunity to discover how traceability and a commitment to the environment are essential to their way of understanding and practising architecture. The studio, led by Fernando Pérez and Marta Pelegrín, is recognised for creating innovative and sustainable cultural spaces, blending tradition and modernity in each of their works.

MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos en Trayectorias 13. Trazabilidad en el proyecto y diseño

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

Project Exhibition at HS Mainz

Design & Material with MEDIOMUNDO architects

The first semester of the 2024-2025 academic year at Hochschule Mainz (HS Mainz) concludes with the project exhibition for the subject “Design & Material”, led by Prof. Dr. Marta Pelegrín, co-founder together with Fernando Pérez of MEDIOMUNDO architects.

The exhibition brings together work produced by students who have explored new ways of understanding contemporary design through experimentation with materials, attention to construction detail, and sustainability—values that define the trajectory of MEDIOMUNDO architects. The studio, based in Seville, is recognised for its innovative approach and commitment to research and teaching, integrating professional practice with university education.

This exhibition is an opportunity to discover the emerging talent and creativity of HS Mainz students, as well as to learn more about the working methodology of MEDIOMUNDO architects, based on collaboration, research, and the pursuit of sustainable solutions for architecture and design.

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

Architecture Students from HS Mainz, Mentored by MEDIOMUNDO architects, Receive the Gutenberg Stipendium Prize

A group of architecture students from Hochschule Mainz, under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Marta Pelegrín, co-founder together with Fernando Pérez of MEDIOMUNDO architects, has been awarded the prestigious Gutenberg Stipendium Prize. Since 1946, this recognition has been granted by the city of Mainz to promote educational excellence and innovation in the region’s universities.

The award ceremony, held at the Historical Museum of Rhineland-Palatinate, was attended by the City of Mainz’s Councillor for Culture, who emphasised the importance of university education and the role of architecture in social and cultural transformation.

The students’ work, guided by the experience and innovative approach of MEDIOMUNDO architects, reflects the studio’s commitment to research, creativity, and sustainability in contemporary architecture. Based in Seville, MEDIOMUNDO architects is renowned for its work on cultural, social, and educational projects, as well as its involvement in teaching and training new generations of architects.

This prize is a boost for the students and for Hochschule Mainz itself, consolidating its commitment to high-quality education and collaboration with internationally recognised studios such as MEDIOMUNDO architects.

Estudiantes de Arquitectura de HS Mainz, tutorizados por MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos, reciben el Premio Gutenberg Stipendium Preis