ARQUINTRO XI: A Semester Begins with Vision and Purpose

On August 4, 2026, the School of Architecture hosted Arquintro XI, the traditional event that marks the beginning of each academic semester. The purpose of this gathering is to provide students with a clear overview of the scheduled activities, allowing them to plan ahead and ensure their participation in formative experiences essential to their growth as future architects.

Arquintro XI has become a space for orientation and inspiration, where conferences enrich the students’ comprehensive education. The goal is for each participant to make the most of the learning opportunities offered both inside and outside the classroom, strengthening their critical and creative vision.

This edition featured Architect Luis Morán, representing the firm Arkylab, renowned for its innovative approach to architecture and design. During his presentation titled “The Architect’s Practice,” he shared with the audience the working philosophy of his firm, conceived as a true laboratory of ideas. He explained how their practice is grounded in the pursuit of balance among three fundamental dimensions of human habitat: ethics, aesthetics, and technique. Pushing these dimensions to their limits and achieving their harmonious integration, he noted, allows the creation of spaces that transcend the physical and become settings for a fuller life experience.

His talk inspired students by demonstrating that architecture is not only about meeting functional needs, but also about generating well-being, identity, and sustainability. Through examples of projects developed at Arkylab, Morán illustrated how the thoughtful integration of ethical values, aesthetic proposals, and technical solutions can transform urban and social environments.

Arquintro XI reaffirms the School of Architecture’s commitment to shaping professionals capable of addressing the contemporary challenges of their discipline. More than an informative event, it becomes a space for reflection and motivation, marking the beginning of a semester filled with learning, challenges, and opportunities.