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Our history

The School of Architecture of the University of Navarra, with more than 50 years of existence, is the fourth oldest in Spain. 

Much seems to have changed since School of Architecture opened its doors in 1964. But the principles that have guided the work of the University of Navarra since then continue to guide its daily work. That seed continues to bear renewed fruit.

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  • 1964

    Birth of the School

    The Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura (ETSA) was born in October 1964 on the 2nd floor of Central Building, above Office of the Executive Council. An emergency location. Its first director was Ignacio Araujo.

    Birth of the School
  • 1965

    Change of venue

    At the beginning of the following academic year, in October 1965, the School moved to its second location: the south wing of the recently completed Main Library Building (today, Ismael Sánchez Bella building).

    Change of venue
  • 1966

    laboratory from Building

    In 1966, the University signed a partnership agreement with the Ministry of Housing, which created at the School the laboratory of Building. Since its foundation, it has evolved, going through various stages of organization and activity subject .

    laboratory from Building
  • 1975

    First stone

    At the end of 1975 the first stone of the current building of the School of Architecture was laid, designed by architects Carlos Sobrini, Rafael Echaide and Eugenio Aguinaga.

    First stone
  • 1978/79

    New building

    In the 1978/79 academic year, the school opened its new building. Its authors wanted everything (structure, installations, connections, carpentry...) to be visible so that it would be pedagogical.

    New building
  • 1991

    Technical Architecture

    In 1991, a new degree program, "Arquitectura Técnica", of three years plus the work end of degree program was introduced. The so-called "Quantity Surveyors". In 2009, the diploma program was transformed into a Degree called "Engineering of Building". Then, "Degree in Building".

    Technical Architecture
  • 1998

    congress

    In 1998, the School organized the First International congress on the History of Modern Spanish Architecture. The quotation, which takes place every two years, celebrated its XIII edition in 2022.

    congress
  • 2001

    Master's Degree at design Architectural

    In 2001 the Master's Degree in design Architectural (MDA) was born. Over the years, the program evolved into the Master's Degree University in Architectural Theory and design .

    Master's Degree at design Architectural
  • 2004

    award of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces

    In 2004 the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces awarded the School for its contribution to the urban transformation of Pamplona over the last 40 years. Juan Miguel Otxotorena, then director of the School, received the award at award .

    award of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces
  • 2010

    Master's Degree in design and Environmental Management of Buildings

    In 2010 the School began to offer the Master's Degree in design and management Environmental Buildings (MDGAE).

    Master's Degree in design and Environmental Management of Buildings
  • 2011

    Antonio López, 'honoris causa

    In 2011, the University awarded the doctorate 'honoris causa' to the painter Antonio López, at proposal of the School. The artist taught every year at the School a Figurative Painting Workshop. Due to health problems he was unable to attend the event.

    Antonio López, 'honoris causa
  • 2015

    50th anniversary

    In 2015 the School celebrated its 50th anniversary. Among the activities, which brought together numerous alumni, there was a lecture by the three Pritzker Prize winners from the Iberian Peninsula: Rafael Moneo, Eduardo Souto de Moura and Álvaro Siza.

    50th anniversary
  • 2016

    Degree in Design

    In 2016, being Miguel Ángel Alonso del Val the director, the School began to teach the Degree in design, bilingual and with three mentions: in product, in design fashion and in design of services.

    The new Degree was born as a proposal from the University to the world of the creative industry.

    Degree in Design
  • 2017

    New Degree at programs of study of Architecture (5+1)

    In 2017 the new Degree in programs of study of Architecture was launched, of 5 years, and that bets on the management with three mentions (project Creative, project Urban and project Technical), the internationalization and the teaching by projects. It is complemented by a 1-year qualifying Master's Degree .

    New Degree at programs of study of Architecture (5+1)
  • 2018

    Master's Degree in Architecture

    The School again expanded its offerings at postgraduate program with the Master's Degree University in Architecture (MUA), which began to be taught in 2018 at the newly opened campus in Madrid.

    Master's Degree in Architecture
  • 2019

    Rafael Moneo, 'honoris causa'.

    The Navarre architect Rafael Moneo was invested doctor 'honoris causa' in 2019. Miguel Ángel Alonso del Val, director then, acted as his godfather. Moneo visit frequently the School, where he teaches teaching.

    Rafael Moneo, 'honoris causa'.
  • 2020

    Double Master's Degree in Enabling and Sustainability

    In 2020, the School moved to Madrid the Master's Degree in design and management Environmental Buildings; and created the Double Master's Degree Enabling and Sustainability.

    Double Master's Degree in Enabling and Sustainability
  • 2021

    Master's Degree in Real Estate Strategy and Business

    In 2021 was born the Master's Degree in Strategy and Real Estate Business and the Double Master's Degree Enabling and in 'Real Estate'.

    Master's Degree in Real Estate Strategy and Business
  • 2021

    award New European Bauhaus

    The Degree at design won, in 2021, the award 'New European Bauhaus'. The Master's Degree at design and management Environmental Building was a finalist.

    The 'New European Bauhaus' initiative is one of the major European efforts to promote a common and sustainable development .

    award New European Bauhaus

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SOME OF THE SCHOOL'S PIONEERS

In the summer of 1981, Professor Luis Borobio painted 10 caricatures, at proposal by Leopoldo Gil Nebot, director at that time. They are hung on the wall of cafeteria Manolo, the cafeteria of the School.

They are the pioneers of the School of Architecture. 

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* Click on the image to learn more about the School's pioneers.  

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