ETSAB Summer School 2026
07/05/2026
The Barcelona School of Architecture ETSAB-UPC, a top-ranked global institution with roots dating back to 1775, serves as a preeminent hub for architectural training, research, and urban discourse.
From July 6th to 17th, 2026, the school opens its doors for an intensive Summer School program that coincides with a historic moment for the city. As Barcelona celebrates its designation as the UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture and honors the centenary of Antoni Gaudí, the ETSAB campus becomes a “living laboratory” where students engage with the most pressing challenges of the contemporary built environment.
The program is structured around a diverse series of parallel modules that bridge rigorous academic research with hands-on professional practice. The ETSAB Summer School provides a unique platform for international exchange and the development of resilient architectural concepts for the future.
We encourage Architecture students from all over the world to participate. Those interested must complete this form and attach a Letter of Intent, a CV, and a brief Portfolio. Each document should have a maximum length of one A4 page and a maximum file size of 10MB, and be submitted by 29th May 2026. A selection committee will choose the participants for each module and announce the results by 5th June 2026.
Re-use, building the future with the ruins of the past
July 6th to 17th, 9:00 to 14:30. Total hours: 50. Students: 20. Faculty: Prof. Relja Ferusic (UPC). 2ECTS for ETSAB students.
Shaping a crisis: from data to spatial artifacts on housing in Barcelona
July 6th to 17th, 9:00 to 14:30. Total hours: 50. Students: 25. Faculty: Domestic Data Streamers. 2ECTS for ETSAB students.
In material: Model-making as a tool for architectural thinking
July 6th to 14th, 9:00 to 14:30. Total hours: 35. Students: 20. Faculty: Amado Martin, JPAM City Makers. 1ECTS for ETSAB students.
Tile vaulting: masonry shells construction
July 6th to 14th, 9:00 to 14:30. Total hours: 35. Students: 22. Faculty: Prof. David López López (UPC), Prof. Deena EL-Mahdy (The British University in Egypt, BUE). 1ECTS for ETSAB students.
Transformació de l’antiga caserna de Moià en habitatge social
July 3rd to 14th, 9:00 to 14:30. Total hours: 50. Students: 30. Faculty: Prof. Jordi Franquesa (UPC). 2ECTS for ETSAB students.
Gaudí no frills
July 3rd to 14th, 9:00 to 17:00. Total hours: 50. Students: 20. Faculty: Prof. Celia Marin (UPC). 2ECTS for ETSAB students.
LEGO Gaudí
July 6th to 10th, 9:00 to 14:30. Total hours: 25. Students: 20. Faculty: Prof. Galdric Santana Roma (UPC). 1ECTS for ETSAB students.