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A Celebration of Architectural Innovation and Academic Rigor at Universidad Panamericana
A Celebration of Architectural Innovation and Academic Rigor at Universidad Panamericana
On December 5, 2025, the Bonaterra campus of Universidad Panamericana in Aguascalientes became the epicenter of local creative talent with the celebration of ArquiExpo IX. Organized by the School of Architecture, this event marked the official closing of academic term 1258 (August–December 2025), consolidating its position as the most important showcase for the university’s design and construction community.
A Gathering of Authorities and Community
The significance of the exhibition was underscored by the presence of the institution’s highest authorities. Mtro. Antonio de los Reyes Moreno, Campus Rector, and Dr. Ramiro Velázquez Guerrero, Vice Rector, led the opening ceremony.
Accompanied by members of the Architecture Faculty, as well as family and friends of the exhibitors, the authorities toured the displays featuring projects by students from every semester of the Architecture program. From basic residential concepts to complex urban developments, ArquiExpo IX reflected the students’ technical and aesthetic evolution.
Semester Achievements: History, Criticism, and Internationalization
During the main ceremony, Mtro. Luis Arturo Méndez Alba, Dean of the School of Architecture, delivered a detailed graphic presentation of the milestones achieved throughout the term. Among the highlights were:
23rd Forum on the History and Criticism of Modern Architecture: A high-level academic forum chaired by the distinguished Dr. Enrique X. de Anda Alanís.
Arquitópicos IX: An event that reaffirmed the school’s international commitment with the participation of Dr. Anna Martyka from Rzeszów University of Technology in Poland.
Excellence in Lighting: Success in the IES Competition
One of the most notable moments of the day was the announcement of the results of the prestigious IES luminaire competition. The School of Architecture demonstrated its competitive leadership by securing first-place awards and a special distinction. The students recognized for excellence in lighting design were:
First Place – Interior Lighting Category: Paulina Fernández and Marian Gallegos.
First Place – Exterior Lighting Category: José Manuel Márquez Loera and Jorge Alejandro Márquez.
Second Place – Interior Lighting Category: Nathalia Reyna Galindo and Carlos Ponce de León.
Honorable Mention – Interior Lighting Category: Andrea Dena Esquivel and Aline Anduaga Morán.
Looking Ahead: Kyoto 2026
Mtro. Méndez Alba not only celebrated recent accomplishments but also outlined the roadmap for the coming year. For 2026, the School of Architecture has planned several high-impact initiatives, most notably a workshop in Kyoto, Japan. This cultural and technical exchange promises to provide students with a global perspective on minimalist design and landscape integration—cornerstones of Japanese architecture.
Gala Closing
Following the presentation of results and future projects, the academic community and guests enjoyed a cocktail reception. This networking space allowed students to receive direct feedback from professors and loved ones, bringing a semester of intense work and dedication to a distinguished close.
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