Schools of Today. Schools of tomorrow

School Mates Forum – International Conference
Date
Monday, 13 April, 2026 - 15:30
Location
Auditori (Edifici Sant Josep)
Sessions
Architecture
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La Salle-URL Higher Technical School of Architecture (ETSALS) is organizing one of the events within the official programme of Barcelona 2026 World Capital of Architecture. The Schools of Today. Schools of Tomorrow conference aims to rethink the teaching of architecture and urban planning in response to the profound changes affecting contemporary cities, which are increasingly demanding in terms of resilience, adaptation to new emergencies, social awareness, and the integration of technological advances.

In this context, the sessions propose a critical reflection on the evolution of architectural education and on the extent to which pedagogical approaches should adapt to new urban realities. Based on the direct experience of several international schools, the conference is conceived as a space for knowledge exchange, debate, and the review of teaching methodologies in light of future challenges.

The sessions are open to the public, do not require prior registration, and will take place on April 13, 15, and 17, from 3.30 pm to 8.00 pm, at the Auditori of the Sant Josep Building at La Salle Campus Barcelona.

All conferences and roundtables can be followed via streaming.

Schedule

Monday, April 13

  • 3.30 pm - 4:.0 pm: Students propose, with students from KU Leuven and La Salle-URL
  • 4.30 pm - 6.00 pm: Lecture by Maarten Gheysen (KU Leuven)
  • 6.00 - 6.30 pm: Break
  • 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm: Round table with Hide Kobanawa (Sibaura Institute of Technology), Cristiane Muniz (Escola da Cidade) and Mariona Benedito (La Salle-URL)

Wednesday, April 15

  • 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm: Students propose, with students from Escola de Talca (Chile) and La Salle-URL
  • 4.30 pm - 6.00 pm: Lecture by José Luis Uribe (Escola de Talca, Chile)
  • 6.00 pm - 6.30 pm: Break
  • 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm: Round table with Juanjo Castellón (Rice University), Javier Agustín Rojas (Universidad Torcuato Di Tella) and Maria Giramé (La Salle-URL)

Friday, April 17

  • 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm: Students propose, with students from ETH Zürich and La Salle-URL
  • 4.30 pm - 6.00 pm: Lecture by Anna Puigjanner (ETH Zürich)
  • 6.00 pm - 6.30 pm: Break
  • 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm: Round table with Sophia Gruzdys (USC School of Architecture), Afua Wilcox (University of Johannesburg FADA) and Tomeu Ramis (La Salle-URL)