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

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.
Emerging Architect - Incoming Talent Program at Volkswagen Group Mexico
February 1, 2026 - Present
Emerging talent program contributing to architectural projects and research.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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