In February 2023, I had the opportunity to take part in an experimental research workshop at Grymsdyke Farm, in collaboration with the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. Alongside a select group of M.Arch students from Universidad Europea, I immersed myself in an intensive week of design, fabrication, and technological exploration in the English countryside.

Grymsdyke Farm, a living laboratory for architecture and making, became the backdrop for my project, ATMOSPHERES, which explored new architectural narratives through sensorial design, material behavior, and digital fabrication. Under the mentorship of Alvaro Lopez and Dr. Guan Lee, we investigated automated architecture using parametric design, clay 3D printing, robotic arms, and augmented reality—centered on Rhino and Grasshopper workflows.

I developed a personal project around the Flexbrick® system, exploring its potential for breathable, industrialized façades. The proposal combined parametric tools with traditional materiality for a conceptual winery in Peñafiel, submitted to the Hispalyt Ceramic Forum competition.

The experience concluded with a final presentation at The Bartlett and exclusive visits to leading London-based architectural firms. It was a transformative journey that deepened both my technical skills and architectural imagination.

Conceptual Models 

The conceptual models developed at Grymsdyke Farm were moments of pure architectural exploration—tactile, evocative, and deeply experimental. Each piece, from the airy membrane structure to the fractured fragment dome, captured a different atmospheric quality, translating sensations like wind, tension, or texture into physical form. These models weren’t just visual exercises; they embodied intuition and emotion, grounded in materiality yet open to interpretation. This hands-on phase of the workshop became a playground for ideas—where intuition met craft, and inspiration flowed freely from the senses to the structure  

Participating in this prestigious workshop in England, surrounded by the rural landscapes of Grymsdyke Farm and the academic energy of The Bartlett, was a defining moment in my architectural journey. As one of the few selected M.Arch students from Universidad Europea, I had the opportunity to collaborate with older students and researchers from leading institutions in a setting that fostered experimentation, reflection, and innovation.
The blend of hands-on making, advanced digital tools, and conceptual depth challenged me to push my design thinking further—moving fluidly between clay and code, intuition and precision. Beyond the technical skills, it was the atmosphere of shared curiosity, creative risk, and architectural dialogue that made this experience truly transformative.