Class structure
The MCH is an international program in collective housing. It consists of:
1. High-level workshops with renowned architects.
Seven renowned architects from international offices are selected each year to be part of the program. Assisted by a local architect, they will attend for a week of lectures, discussions and work with the master’s students. In the past years, MCH has built a close relationship with great architects such as Dietmar Eberle, Elli Mosayebi, Felix Claus, Anne Lacaton, Frits van Dongen, Anna Heringer, Hrvoje Njiriç, Juan Herreros, Dick van Gameren, Riken Yamamoto, Cino Zucchi, Jacob van Rijs, Alejandro Aravena, Andrea Deplazes, Momoyo Kaijima, Max Risselada or Wiel Arets, who are regular workshop leaders. It is the interaction between teachers and participants that generates the greatest results and production each year.
2. Specialties with recognized experts in each area.
Spread throughout the year, each specialty covers an area of knowledge from a practical and theoretical point of view.
This includes guest lectures, field trips and assignments for the development of a final project.
3. International guests.
Professionals from all nations who have demonstrated a high professional level in urban housing issues,
Students are expected to continuously learn new design strategies with an extremely practical approach and expand their knowledge in the following fields of specialization:
- Climate and energy
- Construction & technologies
- Housing research and practice
- Leadership, Processes & Entrepreneurship
- Urban design and city sciences
- Low resources and emergency housing
- Sociology, economy & politics
Calendar
Every year MCH establishes a calendar of classes considering its different modalities, whether it is lectures, study days, trips and final submissions. The general structure of the master usually works as follows:
Lectures and reviews
Classes are held either in the morning or afternoon depending on the availability of the guests.
Workshop week
This week must be fully reserved for the corresponding workshop. There will be no other module assignments during this week.
Work completion day
These are days reserved for work on assignments in class. Usually prior to a final submission of a module.
MCH Study trip
Week dedicated to the international trip hold by master.
Final presentation
Submission of the final master project.
*Model calendar based on the 2024 edition. The calendar varies according to each edition.
2025 Edition
For the 2025 edition of the MCH, we have selected an outstanding group of internationally recognized professors who will lead the various activities throughout the academic year. Each of them brings a unique combination of academic and practical experience, allowing students to tackle the contemporary challenges of collective housing from an innovative and multidisciplinary perspective.
With a total of 7 intensive workshops, 8 specializations, and some special classes taught by renowned experts, the MCH consolidates itself as one of the most comprehensive and prestigious architecture programs worldwide. Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to work on applied research projects, collaborating with industry professionals and confronting real-world scenarios that will allow them to gain a holistic view of collective housing and urbanism.
Alison Brooks Architects
UK
Njiric + Architects
Croatia
EMI Architekt*innen
Switzerland
Atelier Bow-Wow
Japan
JDVIV
Studio Herreros
Spain
Lacaton & Vassal
Upcoming Edition
Details about the upcoming edition, including workshop leaders and other important information, will be shared on our social media channels and in the «News» section of the MCH website. To stay informed, we recommend following us and regularly checking this section for updates.
