I am María Alarcón Gutiérrez, an architecture student at Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla, Mexico, with a strong interest in climate-responsive design, material exploration, and research-driven architectural processes. I explore the relationship between materiality, social impact, and spatial experience to create meaningful and viable architectural solutions. My work blends research-driven design, visualization, and hands-on modeling. I have interned with De La Vega Arquitectura and collaborated on projects across Spain and Mexico. I am pursuing opportunities such as the Incoming Talent Program with Volkswagen Group Mexico to grow my skills in design, collaboration, and real-world architectural practice.

María Alarcón Gutiérrez

I am María Alarcón Gutiérrez, an architecture student at Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla, Mexico, with a strong interest in climate-responsive design, material exploration, and research-driven architectural processes. I explore the relationship between materiality, social impact, and spatial experience to create meaningful and viable architectural solutions. My work blends research-driven design, visualization, and hands-on modeling. I have interned with De La Vega Arquitectura and collaborated on projects across Spain and Mexico. I am pursuing opportunities such as the Incoming Talent Program with Volkswagen Group Mexico to grow my skills in design, collaboration, and real-world architectural practice.

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I am María Alarcón Gutiérrez, an architecture student at Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla, Mexico, with a strong interest in climate-responsive design, material exploration, and research-driven architectural processes. I explore the relationship between materiality, social impact, and spatial experience to create meaningful and viable architectural solutions.

My work blends research-driven design, visualization, and hands-on modeling. I have interned with De La Vega Arquitectura and collaborated on projects across Spain and Mexico. I am pursuing opportunities such as the Incoming Talent Program with Volkswagen Group Mexico to grow my skills in design, collaboration, and real-world architectural practice.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Intern Architect - Architectural Visualization at Fernando Menis Arquitectura
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Visualization documentation and post-production of design projects; supported model making, digital representation and conceptual development.
Intern Architect at De La Vega Arquitectura
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Internship involving drafting and design of executive projects, carpentry and furniture design, and spatial coherence in vacation home projects.
Emerging Architect - Incoming Talent Program at Volkswagen Group Mexico
February 1, 2026 - Present
Emerging talent program contributing to architectural projects and research.
Incoming Talent Program at Volkswagen Group Mexico
February 1, 2026 - Present
Participated in a structured talent program focusing on cross-disciplinary architectural and design development within the corporate context.
Architectural Internship at De la Vega Arquitectura
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Supported architectural visualization, documentation, and design project development; contributed to model making, digital representation, and concept development.
Architectural Internship at Mexico Independent Project
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Independent project work focused on architectural concepts and design exploration within a Mexico-based context.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture at Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla
January 1, 2019 - May 1, 2026
Exchange Program at Universidad de La Laguna
January 1, 2024 - February 25, 2026
Course in Innovation: Creating New Realities at Universidad Mondragón
January 1, 2019 - February 25, 2026
Bachelor of Architecture at Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Exchange Program in Architecture at Universidad de La Laguna
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Course in Innovation: Creating New Realities at Universidad Mondragón
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Merit Scholarship (50%)
January 1, 2019 - February 25, 2026
Canberra Accord Accreditation recognition for architecture programs
January 1, 2019 - February 25, 2026
AEG Kitchen Contest 2024 - First Place
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Canberra Accord recognition for degree equivalency
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Merit Scholarship (50%)
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
First place in Historical Photography Contest
January 1, 2024 - February 25, 2026
First place in Travel Show (AE Spain - 2024)
January 1, 2024 - February 25, 2026
Projects para Servir – Leader and recipient of top 5 projects
January 1, 2024 - February 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing, Software & Internet