On collaborative architecture and situated technologies.
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Date: mar 18, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m.
Location: Pocitos Campus - Auditorium - 2633 España Blvd.
Online broadcast: Zoom
As part of the Project Course—Semester V at the School of Architecture of Universidad ORT Uruguay, two academic events are being organized with the aim of broadening the scope of discussion on contemporary architectural practices.
This second lecture in the “Building from the Site” series will be presented by Brazilian architect Gustavo Utrabo, who will share his reflections on his recent work and on the possibilities of building from the site, understanding architecture as a situated practice that articulates territory, material culture, and forms of collaboration. Drawing on experiences developed in various contexts across Brazil, Utrabo will address design strategies that engage with local resources, construction know-how, and appropriate technologies, exploring how architecture can emerge from collective processes and a careful reading of the social, climatic, and cultural conditions of each site.
The project team is led by the following teachers:
- Architect María José Budelli
- Architect Francisco Díaz
- Architect Andrés Gobba
- Architect Maya Suárez
Exhibits
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Architect Gustavo Utrabo
Architect, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR). Founder of Estúdio Gustavo Utrabo, based in São Paulo, he runs a practice focused on research, design, and critical reflection on contemporary architecture, with an emphasis on dialogue with the local context, material exploration, and structural logic. His work has received international recognition, including the RIBA International Prize (2018), the RIBA Emerging Architect Award (2018), and the ArchDaily Building of the Year. He has also conducted academic activities and given lectures at institutions such as Harvard, IIT Chicago, and the University of Hong Kong.