Creative Campus Segovia: Where Great Design Ideas are Born
Where tradition meets innovation: Segovia’s rich educational heritage IE University’s Segovia location is steeped in history: our students already have the privilege of learning within the former Convent of Santa Cruz la Real, where monks once pored over their manuscripts. And our Creative Campus is housed in the magnificent setting of the Palacio de los […]
Where Writing and Architecture Meet: Finding a Niche in the Bachelor in Architectural Studies
New roots at IE University As a widely traveled global citizen, Roché has a distinctly singular view of the world. The broad perspective has turned her into an effective people person, capable of forming connections across diverse backgrounds. It’s a particularly handy skill to have, given the interpersonal nature of her program, the Bachelor in […]
IE Tower: A Hub for Innovation and Sustainability in the Heart of Madrid
The newest addition to the city’s “Five Tower” business district, IE Tower has already become a recognized piece of the city’s landscape. Now, architect Fernando Serrano-Suñer de Hoyos gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the design process that led to this unique building, revealing more about IE Tower and its importance to Madrid’s evolving skyline. […]
IE University: Sibling Success Stories – Navigating Life and Learning Together
Originally from Venezuela, sisters María Paula Ramos and María Verónica Ramos lived for twelve years in Saudi Arabia, moving on to a boarding school in Switzerland, before making their way to IE University. María Verónica credits IE University with giving her an opportunity to develop her relationship with her sister, who, she says, “challenges me […]
The New Models Pushing Cities Forward
What’s driving the sustainable future of our cities? Martha Thorne, Dean of IE School of Architecture and Design, has over 12 years of experience in academia, with a focus on international contemporary architecture, cities in evolution and the changing role of the architect. She holds a Master of City Planning and a Bachelor in Urban […]
Sustainable Community Building: Cristina Mateo Breaks Down the Essential Elements of Inclusive Communal Spaces
Tackling Inequality: communal spaces as an essential element of healthy community building. Associate dean, Cristina Mateo, dives into the role that urban studies play in building sustainable and inclusive communities. Recently, IE School of Architecture & Design launched a new undergraduate program aimed at revolutionizing the way we build and grow cities: the Bachelor in […]
What Will Characterize the Cities of Tomorrow?
How cities will change to accommodate sustainability? Associate Dean of IE School of Architecture and Design Cristina Mateo has several decades of experience in both academia and the professional realm. With journalism training, a PhD in Sociology and an Executive MBA in E-business from IE Business School, Professor Mateo is an expert in ethnology, branding […]
Dean Martha Thorne on 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize winner, Francis Kéré
The Pritzker Architecture Prize was created to celebrate architects who have “produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art or architecture.” This prestigious annual award is commonly referred to as the “Nobel Prize of architecture.” It is the profession’s top prize. From 2005 to 2021, Martha Thorne, Dean of […]
IE University Bachelor in Architectural Studies: building the foundation of an impactful career
There is more to architecture than simply construction and design. Graduates from the Bachelor in Architectural Studies at IE University are ready to transform the world. They plan sustainable communities, make urban spaces more personal, work as design architects at large firms, create art in three dimensions, and more. It’s a degree that prepares students […]
Hacking the Masters
In collaboration with Campus Life, the IE University Creativity Center—located at the Casa de la Moneda de Segovia—hosts the exhibition Learning by Doing, a collection of work by students of Intro to Design Studio I, taught by Professor Andrea Caruso at IE School of Architecture and Design. As in the previous edition, lamps have been […]
A walk through time at IE University’s Aula Magna
But do you know exactly what it means, or the history behind it? Read on to find out more! What’s in a name? The word Aula Magna translates to “great hall.” But despite its Latin name, IE University’s Aula Magna isn’t as old as other parts of the Segovia Campus, such as the Archaeology Room. […]
Skateboarding lands in the classroom
The sun beats down on the Nueva Segovia skatepark. Surrounded by about 20 students, Maxon Higbee begins his class with a skateboard under his arm, under the shade of a tree. Sitting on a bench, parents watch their children skate and, at the same time, out of the corner of their eye, watch the speaker […]