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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

Jury Member for the “Innovation, Courage and Social Commitment” Award – HS Mainz

Marta Pelegrín and Fernando Pérez, founders of MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos, maintain a strong commitment to education and the promotion of new generations in the field of contemporary architecture. In this context, Marta Pelegrín served 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 Hochschule Mainz.

The award ceremony, held at the Zentrum für Baukultur in Mainz, highlighted the creativity, innovation, and social commitment of young architects. MEDIOMUNDO’s involvement in such initiatives reinforces their dedication to knowledge transfer, research, and the promotion of architecture engaged with society.

From MEDIOMUNDO, we congratulate the award-winning students and thank the organisers for the opportunity to contribute to the education and recognition of emerging talent.

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

Cities Ahead – Goethe Institut

Municipal Museum of Málaga

Marta Pelegrín and Fernando Pérez, founders of MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos, actively participate in initiatives that explore urban transformation and contemporary culture. As part of the Cities Ahead programme, promoted by the Goethe Institut, Marta Pelegrín contributed as an advisor and speaker, delivering the lecture and workshop “Re-identifying the Cultural Attributes of the City and Projecting Them Towards Sustainable Cultural Production”.

The event, held at the Municipal Museum of Málaga, brought together institutional representatives, cultural agents, and public-private associations, with the presence of the Mayor and the Councillor for Culture and Historical Heritage. MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos’ intervention focused on researching and activating urban cultural values as a driving force for sustainable cultural production, in line with the studio’s philosophy.

We at MEDIOMUNDO would like to thank all participants for their interest and involvement, reaffirming our commitment to innovation and sustainability in the urban and cultural sphere.

Exhibition: Centenary of the Cante Jondo Competition

Palace of Charles V, The Alhambra, Granada

Marta Pelegrín and Fernando Pérez, founders of MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos, were responsible for the design of the commemorative exhibition marking the Centenary of the Cante Jondo Competition, held in the halls of the Palace of Charles V at The Alhambra, Granada.

The project involved the creation of an integrated exhibition system, where the supports, scenography, and wooden display cases were conceived as a “temporary and recyclable structure”, in respectful dialogue with the historic architecture of the palace. The proposal included exhibition lighting and graphic design, creating an atmosphere that highlights the uniqueness of the original materials and the previously unseen documentation from the first Cante Jondo Competition, of exceptional heritage value.

MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos’ intervention is characterised by attention to detail, sustainable materials, and the ability to transform the space into a sensory and cultural experience, in line with the studio’s philosophy.

Client: Patronato de la Alhambra y Generalife, Junta de Andalucía, Consejería de Cultura

Exposición Centenario del Concurso de Cante Jondo