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 about offering something extra—creating spaces that don’t merely meet the minimum needs but instead enrich lives though the unexpected. It is about surpassing the modern Existenzminimum and redefining housing as a key component of the architectural discipline, beyond a mere equation of speculation and optimization”

About the Editors

Kailey Akins is Madrid-based architect from the United States. She is a recent graduate of the Master in Collective Housing, presented by the ETSAM and ETH Zürich (2024), and holds an undergraduate degree from University of Cincinnati’s school of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. She has received academic awards that include a Cincinnatus-University Scholarship (UC 2018-2023), Honors Scholar distinction (UC 2018-2023), and a graduation Magna Cum Laude (2023). Having worked in chicago-based studios, her experience reflects both design (Hartshorne Plunkard Architects 2021) and construction (Walsh Group 2022). Currently, she is the co-editor of #Untagged magazine with Milagros Ucha.

Milagros Ucha Humar is an Argentinian architect based in Madrid. She holds a master’s in Collective Housing from ETSAM and ETH-Zurich (2024) and a degree from Torcuato Di Tella University (2022), where she earned the Best Average Award. Milagros has received several honours, including the Excellence Scholarship (MCH, 2024), Di Tella Excellent Student’s Project Prize (2018–2021) and the Academic Excellence Scholarship (UTDT, 2017-2022). She has worked at renowned architectural firms, such as Adamo-Faiden and Oscar Fuentes Arquitectos, and served as Assistant Professor at Di Tella. Currently, she is co-editor of #Untagged magazine and works at Arup Madrid.

About #Untagged

#Untagged magazine is an annual publication showcasing the exceptional work produced by the different editions of the Master in Collective Housing (MCH), a program jointly offered by the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH). This magazine not only reflects the academic achievements of its students but also serves as a testament to the program’s commitment to advancing the study and practice of collective housing.

Each edition of #Untagged is unique and carefully curated. Outstanding students from each edition—who have demonstrated academic excellence and strong graphic representation skills—are selected to lead the editorial process. The editors work closely with faculty and peers to compile the most significant projects, reviews, and reflections of the year.

To date, with two editions available in both digital and print formats, the third edition promises to be a true testimony to how design as a discipline can positively impact people’s lives through thoughtful and innovative solutions.

A pre-launch is scheduled for March 26th, 2025, where the digital version of the magazine will be presented to the new MCH students.

#Untagged Magazine Editorial Committee:

·        José María de Lapuerta – MCH Director

·        Rosario Segado – Alumni President

·        Andrés Solano – MCH 2023 Editor

·        Camilo Meneses – MCH 2024 Editor and MCH Coordinator

·        Kailey Akins – MCH 2025 Editor

·        Milagros Ucha – MCH 2025 Editor