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As we conclude another remarkable edition of the Master in Collective Housing (MCH), we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the students and professors who made this year unforgettable.

Each workshop created unique perspectives and groundbreaking ideas, exploring the future of housing, urban design, and architecture:

🏠 "Afrofutures: Migrants' Housing in the European Context" led by Hrvoje Njiric + Esperanza Campaña (TA).
🌳 "Residentialization of Modernist Containers for the Biodiverse City" led by Juan Herreros + Pedro Pitarch (TA).
🏙️ "In Praise of Shadows: Towers of Madrid Nuevo Norte" led by Alison Brooks + Carlos Chauca (TA).
🏡 "Domestic Fragments" led by Elli Mosayebi + Alvaro Martin Fidalgo (TA).
🏢 "Learning from Tokyo: High-Density Housing in Madrid" led by Momoyo Kaijima + Alberto Nicolau (TA).
🌆 "Sky Colonies: Cooperative Densification in Madrid" co-directed by Jacob van Rijs and Ignacio Borrego.
🏗️ "Housing Design in the Urban Fabric of Madrid" led by Dietmar Eberle + Alberto Nicolau (TA).

🔗 Discover all about the student’s projects for these workshops https://www.mchmaster.com/workshops/

This year has been filled with creativity, collaboration, and innovation. The dedication of our participants and the guidance of our world-renowned faculty have truly made this an inspiring journey.

Thank you for being part of MCH 2024! We can’t wait to see the incredible impact our students will make in the world of architecture.

Explore the MCH 2024 Specialties and discover the Students' Amazing Projects!

Dive into this year’s specialties, such as “Climate, Metabolism, and Architecture”, “Urban Design and City Sciences”, and “Construction and Technology” and see the incredible work our students developed.
🔗 https://www.mchmaster.com/specialties/

Looking ahead, some specialties will expand in 2025 to address crucial topics like Artificial Intelligence in architectural design and an enhanced Leadership, Processes, and Entrepreneurship course, which will include more content on managing an architectural office.

🔔 Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on the exciting innovations and specialties coming next year! https://www.mchmaster.com/newsletter/

We are proud to announce that the MCH Master has once again been ranked among the top three masters in the world according to the ranking in 2024.
Go to www.mchmaster.com and view the full article on this ranking.

MCH 2024 Participants’ Booklets Are Here! 📕

Explore the incredible portfolios created by our talented students as their final master’s project! Each booklet showcases the designs they’ve developed during this transformative year at MCH.

🔗 Check them out: https://www.mchmaster.com/booklets/?edition=2024
Now, our graduates are ready for their next steps—whether it’s diving into job searches or returning to their workplaces to apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills.

🌟 Don’t miss the opportunity to see their amazing work!

📢 Big Opportunity for Architecture Researchers!
The Master in Collective Housing (MCH) with TC Cuadernos, are back with the Second Annual Research Grant for architecture thesis publication in Housing and city.
Up to €6000 available to help turn your research or thesis into a published book!
🌐 Find out more at www.mchmaster.com

MCH wrapped 2024

So much has happened this year, it is impossible to wrap everything in just a few images, but we tried anyway, to see more about this edition go to www.mchmaster.com

⚠️If you want to be a part of MCH 2025 you can still APPLY NOW in our website⚠️

We hope you enjoy this post as much as our participants and the MCH Team enjoyed this edition.

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Don’t miss out on the latest in architecture and collective housing! 🚀

We’re excited to share that Dietmar Eberle, co-founder of Baumschlager Eberle Architekten, joined MCH for our final workshop of 2024: Housing Design in the Urban Fabric of Madrid! 🏙️✨

With the support of professor Alberto Nicolau Corbacho, students explored innovative housing solutions, blending architecture into Madrid’s vibrant cityscape. Their final projects? Absolutely outstanding—full of creativity, technical skill, and fresh ideas! 🌟

Check out their incredible work here: https://www.mchmaster.com/proyectos/2024-eberle-workshop-housing-design-in-the-urban-fabric-of-madrid/🔗

What a way to close the 2024 edition! 🎓👏

Jose María de Lapuerta Montoya, MCH Director, was a featured speaker at the Oris - House of Architecture Festival in Zagreb on November 15-16, 2024. 🌟
This prestigious event gathered top architects and thought leaders from around the globe. José María presented his insights on innovative approaches to collective housing and shared the MCH experience with a vibrant audience.

👉 For more details: https://www.mchmaster.com/news/mch-director-speaks-at-oris-architecture-festival-in-zagreb/

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📢 Exciting Opportunity for Registered Architects in Madrid! 🚀

The COAM is offering a 50% scholarship on the tuition fee for the Master in Collective Housing (MCH)!

📝 Apply now to take your career to the next level with one of the world's most prestigious programs in collective housing.

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Exciting update from MCH! 🌿

We had the honor of hosting a two-day architectural seminar led by Anne Lacaton, co-founder of LACATON & VASSAL and Pritzker Prize laureate. The seminar titled “Qualities of inhabiting”, focused on environmentally friendly architecture and featured insightful contributions from guest professors christophe hutin, Florencia Collo, Diego García-Setién Terol and Sebastian Diaz from UFO UFO.

Their discussions revolved around sustainable design approaches, fostering thoughtful dialogue about creating architecture that harmonizes with our environment. 🌱

Thank you to all the MCH2024 participants for your valuable insights and inspiration!

Jose Maria de Lapuerta, MCH Director and Professor at ETSAM, has inaugurated an exhibition at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile titled “30 Years of Architecture for People with Disabilities.” Open to all, this exhibition is hosted by the Faculty of Architecture, Design, and Urban Studies (Universidad Católica de Chile) and celebrates three decades of innovative, inclusive design.

📅 Open now until December 2, 2024
🔗 Find more details here: https://www.mchmaster.com/news/exhibition-30-years-of-architecture-for-people-with-disabilities/

Come by and discover an inspiring journey of architecture that truly makes a difference!

📐 Architecture Week in Madrid 2024 🏛️

Architecture Week returns to Madrid this October! 🎉 Enjoy a week full of guided tours, exhibitions, open studios, and conferences led by top architects. 🌍🗣️ Students and architecture lovers will find plenty of workshops, debates, and networking events.
Don't miss this celebration of design, innovation, and urban culture! 🏙️

📅 From 4-17 October. For more info, check the official website: semanaarquitecturamadrid.com

🌍🏠 MCH Students Build Emergency Housing with at 🛠️

As part of the "Low Resources and Emergency Housing" specialty led by professor Elena Giral, MCH students took their learning beyond the classroom and got a hands-on experience by building two emergency shelters like those donated by Better Shelter to crisis-affected communities.
Divided into two teams, students worked hands-on to assemble the shelters, gaining a deeper understanding of the real-world impact of housing solutions for vulnerable communities.

🔍 Want to see the result? The shelters are on display until Sept 19 at ETSAM’s cafeteria building. Don’t miss this chance to explore innovative, life-saving architecture!

📍 Location: Avenida Juan Herrera, 4, 28040, Madrid, Spain.

🌍🏠 MCH Students Build Emergency Housing with Better Shelter at ETSAM 🛠️

As part of the "Low Resources and Emergency Housing" specialty lead by professor Elena Giral, MCH students took their learning beyond the classroom and got a hands-on experience by building two emergency shelters like those donated by Better Shelter to crisis-affected communities.
Divided into two teams, students worked hands-on to assemble the shelters, gaining a deeper understanding of the real-world impact of housing solutions for vulnerable communities.

🔍 Want to see the result? The shelters are on display until Sept 19 at ETSAM’s cafeteria building. Don’t miss this chance to explore innovative, life-saving architecture!

📍 Location: Avenida Juan Herrera, 4, 28040, Madrid, Spain.