News
Review of “Operational Ambiguity” by F. González de Canales
The book “Operational Ambiguity” by F. González de Canales, reviewed by Marta Pelegrín (MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos), explores how ambiguity can become a creative and critical strategy in contemporary architecture, analysing key references and proposing new ways of understanding architectural design.
Reopening of the Deutsches Architektur Museum – Frankfurt
MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos attends the reopening of the Deutsches Architektur Museum in Frankfurt, engaging in the international debate on culture and urban space.
Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Granada, designed by MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos (Fernando Pérez and Marta Pelegrín), stands out for its sobriety and openness to university life. The recent video by the UGR Heritage Service highlights these values, although we regret not having been consulted regarding the façade signage and flag placement.
Conferences
Teaching and Research in Frankfurt with the RIBA
Mediomundo Arquitectos participated in a meeting with the RIBA delegation in Frankfurt, sharing their teaching and research work and highlighting the value of international collaboration in contemporary architecture.
MEDIOMUNDO architects at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Fernando Pérez Blanco, co-founder of MEDIOMUNDO architects, will give a lecture at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences entitled “Small Great Transformations: Housing Cooperatives in Uruguay”, analysing self-management and the social impact of this innovative model.
Research, Innovation and International Collaboration at the I BIAUS
We presented our project on the rehabilitation of domestic space in 1950s-70s residential neighbourhoods in Germany at the I BIAUS, as part of an international collaboration.
Publications
Review of “Operational Ambiguity” by F. González de Canales
The book “Operational Ambiguity” by F. González de Canales, reviewed by Marta Pelegrín (MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos), explores how ambiguity can become a creative and critical strategy in contemporary architecture, analysing key references and proposing new ways of understanding architectural design.
Research and Practice on the Margins of Regulatory Norms in Post-War Siedlungen of the Rhine-Main Region
The article analyses how to update post-war Siedlungen in the Rhine-Main region, focusing on social rehabilitation and community participation.
Project Exhibition 2023
We coordinated the exhibition of first semester Architecture projects at HS-Mainz, where students explore space and materials through experimentation.
Awards and exhibitions
SHANGHAI – ARCHITECTURE – EVERY DAY LIFE PREPOSITIONS
Technical DataARCHITECTS/AUTHORS:MEDIO MUNDO Arquitectos. Marta Pelegrín + Fernando Pérez.PROJECT:Arquitectura Dispuesta ShanghaiPROGRAMME:Arquitectura Dispuesta: Preposiciones Cotidanas ShanghaiSITUATION:Tongji CAUP University, ShanghaiDATES:7 Nov – 15 Dec...
Royal Academy of Arts London
Technical DataARCHITECTS/AUTHORS:MEDIO MUNDO Arquitectos. Marta Pelegrín + Fernando Pérez.PROJECT:Royal Academy of Art LondonDATE:2016PLACE:LondonPROMOTOR:Royal Academy of Arts LondonCOLLABORATORS:Caludia Cerelli. View a digitised version of this exhibition catalogue...
Evora – ARCHITECTURE – EVERY DAY LIFE PREPOSITIONS
Technical DataARCHITECTS/AUTHORS:MEDIO MUNDO Arquitectos. Marta Pelegrín + Fernando Pérez.PROJECT:Evora Arquitectura DispuestaPROGRAMME:International Research, Dissemination, Conference, Debate Tables and Teaching Workshops Program.DATE:2015-10-03 -...
Research and transfer projects
MEDIOMUNDO at IFoU25 Lisbon
MEDIOMUNDO speaks at IFoU25 Lisbon, reflecting on the future of urbanism alongside leading international figures in architecture and planning.
Research and Practice on the Margins of Regulatory Norms in Post-War Siedlungen of the Rhine-Main Region
The article analyses how to update post-war Siedlungen in the Rhine-Main region, focusing on social rehabilitation and community participation.
MEDIOMUNDO architects at Trayectorias 13. Traceability in Project and Design
Marta Pelegrín, from MEDIOMUNDO architects, is participating in Trayectorias 13 with the lecture “Traceability in Project and Design”. She will share her experience in projects such as the Sala Cibeles and the Reina Sofía Museum, highlighting the importance of construction details, materials, and local crafts for sustainable architecture.
Others
Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Granada, designed by MEDIOMUNDO arquitectos (Fernando Pérez and Marta Pelegrín), stands out for its sobriety and openness to university life. The recent video by the UGR Heritage Service highlights these values, although we regret not having been consulted regarding the façade signage and flag placement.
Project Exhibition at HS Mainz
The first semester project exhibition at HS Mainz, led by Prof. Dr. Marta Pelegrín from MEDIOMUNDO architects, presents innovative student proposals focused on design, material experimentation, and sustainability, reflecting the studio’s creative and collaborative approach.
MEDIOMUNDO at JIDA’24
MEDIOMUNDO presents its experience in teaching sustainable rehabilitation at JIDA’24, sharing innovative approaches and international collaboration.
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The Winners of the HEINZ-STILLGER STIFFTUNG Award
The prestigious HEINZ-STILLGER STIFFTUNG award, presented by Darmstadt Technical University, recognises pioneering innovation in architecture. With Marta Pelegrín as a jury member, the prize honours groundbreaking projects and ideas that are shaping the future of the built environment and inspiring the next generation of architects.
Marta Pelegrín and Her Contribution to the Cities Ahead Programme by the Goethe-Institut
Marta Pelegrín, architect at MEDIOMUNDO, contributes her expertise to the Cities Ahead programme by the Goethe-Institut Madrid, leading workshops and conferences on re-identifying cultural attributes for sustainable urban development. The initiative, highlighted by events in Malaga, aims to integrate culture, architecture, and sustainability in city planning.
International Workshop on Architectural Rehabilitation “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”
At the international workshop “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” in Mainz, architect Fernando Pérez Blanco of MEDIOMUNDO architects delivered a lecture on resource optimisation in architectural rehabilitation. Presenting emblematic projects, he highlighted the importance of design traceability and sustainable strategies in building renovation, fostering international collaboration among architecture students.
