Débora Mesa Molina

Débora Mesa Molina is Professor of Architecture, Art and Technology at ETH Zurich and Principal of Ensamble Studio, the cross-functional practice she leads with her partner Antón García-Abril. Balancing imagination with reality, and art with science, their work redefines typologies, technologies, and methodologies to address challenges ranging from the construction of the landscape to the prefabrication of the house. Since their earliest projects, experimentation has been integral to their process, with each work conceived as a vehicle to advance the field of architecture. Their contributions to theory and practice have been recognized internationally, including the 2022 American Academy of Arts and Letters Award and the 2019 RIBA Charles Jencks Award. Through their startup WoHo (World Home), they are currently developing strategies to improve quality and affordability in architecture by integrating offsite construction technologies. Alongside her practice, Débora is deeply committed to sharing ideas and fostering exchanges between professional and academic spheres through teaching, lecturing, and research.