MCH and TC Cuadernos Annual Research Grant – Applications open
The Master in Collective Housing (MCH), in collaboration with TC Cuadernos, a renowned architecture magazine, has announced the third annual call for research grants. This grant, aimed at supporting architecture thesis or research projects, offers up to €6,000 to help transform the work into a published book. The MCH research grant provides: €2,000 – […]
MCH + TC Cuadernos presents “Wooden Life,” a contemporary tribute to timber architecture
The volume will be officially presented at two events: Madrid November 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Sala de Conferencias of the School of Architecture of UPM (ETSAM). Barcelona November 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. La Capell Bookstore where a conversation will also take place with Josep Bunyesc and Vivas Arquitectos, renowned figures […]
Winner of the MCH + TC cuadernos scholarship in 2024-25
The Master in Collective Housing MCH, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid UPM + Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich, together with TC Cuadernos, present the results of the 2024/25 call for the publication of a book in collective housing and city: «American middle grounds» from Martin Hättasch. Winner of the scholarship for the support, […]
MCH Ranked Best Master’s in Architecture and Urbanism in Spain by El Mundo
We’re honored to share that the Master in Collective Housing (MCH) has once again been recognized by El Mundo as Spain’s #1 Master’s program in Architecture and Design for the ninth straight year. Each year, El Mundo publishes a ranking of the top postgraduate programs in Spain, evaluating academic excellence, faculty expertise, professional connections, […]
The winning proposal of the 2023–2024 MCH+TC grant is almost here!
Wooden Life, led by architects Justo Díaz and Guillermo Pozo (PADD Estudio), the winning proposal of the 2023–2024 MCH competition in collaboration with the publishing house TC Cuadernos, is already in the printing stage. Featuring 20 Spanish case studies on new timber construction techniques, analysis of international wood flows, and interviews with prominent experts, […]
Exclusive Discount for MCH Alumni for TC Cuadernos’ collection
We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership between the Master in Collective Housing (MCH) and TC Cuadernos. As part of this collaboration, MCH alumni can now enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on all TC Cuadernos collections when purchasing directly at the MCH office. TC Cuadernos is known for its beautifully curated books featuring cutting-edge architectural […]
A new edition of #Untagged is on its way!
MCH 2024 students Kailey Akins and Milagros Ucha have been selected as the new editors of the MCH annual magazine, #Untagged. “Generosity in architecture” is the topic of the new edition, where the new editors aim to capture the most outstanding work from the 2024 cohort. “Generous architecture goes beyond pure functionality. It is […]
MCH Director Speaks at Oris Architecture Festival in Zagreb
We are thrilled to announce that José María de Lapuerta, the Director of the Master in Collective Housing (MCH), was invited as a distinguished speaker at the Oris House of Architecture Festival in Zagreb, held on November 15-16, 2024. This annual festival is a major event in the architectural calendar, drawing an impressive lineup of […]
Anne Lacaton: Qualities of inhabiting
The MCH24 Lacaton workshop tried to frame and discuss what the conditions for a good quality of living in the city were. Cities are expected to provide exceptional quality of life, offering a large range of facilities, proximities, and pleasures, as well as a wide variety of dwelling typologies to fit different needs, expectations, and […]
Exhibition «30 Years of Architecture for People with Disabilities»
New Exhibition in Chile Celebrates 30 Years of Inclusive Architecture by MCH director José María de Lapuerta. The Faculty of Architecture, Design, and Urban Studies (FADEU) at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile recently inaugurated the exhibition, “30 Years of Architecture for People with Disabilities,” led by acclaimed architect José María de Lapuerta. Open from October […]
