Conference – “Medellín: A Model of Urban and Social Transformation”

On Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Les Ateliers du Parc, the ATE Laboratory will host Colombian architect and researcher Jaime Sarmiento for a lecture.

Jaime Sarmiento is an architect and professor at the National University of Colombia (Medellín campus). He will deliver a lecture titled “Medellín: A Model of Urban and Social Transformation,” which will examine the physical and social transformations the city has undergone as a result of innovative urban and social policies. Starting with a presentation on Medellín’s evolution, the discussion will explore whether this unique experience can serve as a model in the pursuit of architectural quality and urban planning that contributes to societal transformation.

Jaime Sarmiento’s visit to our school is part of a study tour of Europe, which includes postdoctoral research at the Barcelona School of Architecture (ETSAB), where he defended his doctoral dissertation, followed by trips to Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and the Netherlands.

More information about the conference HERE

Image: Versalles Integrated Living Unit (UVA)_Medellín Public Utilities