2025 ABC Studio Application Opens Soon!
The 2025 Architecture in Barcelona and Chicago (ABC) Studio
Open to juniors and students in the M.Arch 2+ program
Please read this information carefully.
The ABC Studio (Architecture in Barcelona and Chicago) is a summer initiative that takes advantage of our resident studios in arguably two of the epicenters of architectural culture on either side of the Atlantic. Students spend the first part of the studio attending an intensive urban workshop in Barcelona, coordinated by Prof. Sara Bartumeus Ferré and ETSAV Director Pere Fuertes. The second part of the studio takes place at the Chicago Architecture Center, where the UrbanWorks team of Pat Saldaña-Natke, FAIA, Maria Pellot, FAIA, Ingedia González and Sofía Linares will facilitate a co-housing proposal in the city. The students will participate in several visits to sites in Barcelona and Chicago, and a series of curated and coordinated lectures will inform their design work. Students receive 6 hours of course credit.
The ABC Studio is a travel section of ARCH 474 and is restricted to juniors and students in the M.Arch 2+ program. Students are responsible for travel and housing fees. There are no additional tuition costs.
- Learn more about the ABC Studio on the Study Abroad website.
- Read the ARCH 474: ABC Studio course entry in Course Explorer.
Key Dates
Saturday, March 1
Applications open on the Study Abroad website.
No later than Friday, March 15
Sign your commitment to participate and register for ARCH 474 section ABC, CRN 76367.
Friday, March 28
Last day to add this course; last day to withdraw from this course for refund.
Monday morning, June 9
Arrive in Barcelona.
Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 20
Barcelona activities.
Saturday, June 21 through Sunday, June 22
Depart Barcelona and arrive in Chicago.
Wednesday, June 25
Chicago activities.
Thursday, July 31
Chicago activities end.
Note: Students may not arrive at the residence management office in Barcelona prior to Monday morning, June 9. Students who plan to arrive in Barcelona early will need to find accommodations on their own. All students must leave the residence in Barcelona no later than Sunday, June 22.
Please contact me with any questions.
All the best,
Emelie Mies
Associate Director, Curricular and Academic Programs
