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Lecture at Polytechnic University of Valencia
Thanks to the School of Architecture of Valencia ( ETSAV ) and " Catedra Living Architecture" from Livingceramics for their support to the ETSA -topia2024 Festival called "After ETSA". Thanks to them on the last day of this edition as the "Farewell Lecture" Alvaro Leonardo Perez (former ETSAV student) was invited to explain the Abelardo Lafuente Research Project and how students can make their way in Asia in the future like Abelardo did first, then Alvaro, and f
Alvaro Leonardo
Sep 28, 20242 min read


Lecture at Polytechnic University of Hong Kong
Thanks to "The Department of English and Communication" from the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong for their quick and exceptional arrangement for a lecture hall to unveil Lafuente's works in South China among all his relevant ones in Shanghai at the golden ages of the city. The masterclass focused not only on Lafuente's projects but also on the research journey of Dr. Leonardo-Perez about Old Hong Kong and the research process over the last 15 years between Spain and China
Alvaro Leonardo
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Lecture at University of Santo Tomas in Manila
Thanks to Instituto Cervantes de Manila for their great organization and coordination of the first-ever lecture about the beginning of the professional practice of the Spanish "architect born in Manila", Abelardo Lafuente . Thanks to the College of Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas and the Dean of Architecture (who partners with Cervantes at their relevant events) Rodolfo Ventura . The conference was hosted at the main lecture hall of the most important Facult
Alvaro Leonardo
Jan 26, 20241 min read


Lecture at University of Coimbra
Thanks to "Instituto Confucio Coimbra" for hosting a very special lecture in Portuguese language about Abelardo Lafuente at the "Universidade de Coimbra" last Nov 24th which is the oldest University in Portugal (founded 1290) and the 10th oldest in Europe. Such an honor for this research project to visit the campus. Following the interest and curiosity of Professor Cristina Zhou who studied in Shanghai it was a great opportunity for Dr. Alvaro Leonardo-Perez to show the works
Alvaro Leonardo
Nov 25, 20231 min read


Lecture at Tongji University (CAUP) in Shanghai
A very relevant Abelardo Lafuente lecture was held at Tongji University Campus in Shanghai last November 7 th 2023. Following the increasing interest from students, academic researchers, and Professors in China in Dr. Arch Alvaro Leonardo-Perez 2019 PhD dissertation at "Universidad Alcala de Henares" (Madrid) about Old Shanghai Spanish Architecture , the Built Heritage Editorial (Built Heritage 建成遗产) Team Donghai Zhu (who worked together with Dr. Leonardo-Perez back
Alvaro Leonardo
Nov 8, 20232 min read


Lecture at Instituto Cervantes in Shanghai
This Research Project is proud to show the Lecture Event photos held at Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes in Shanghai during the intense week of Dr. Leonardo-Perez in China to celebrate the 50 years of diplomatic relationship between Spain and China and the Exhibit at the CIIE 2023. On November 3rd, 2023 at 7 pm a lecture was organized at the Conference Hall at 208 Anfu Road, Xuhui, Shanghai named "Abelardo Lafuente, the architect of the Spanish Shanghai" with many people and fr
Alvaro Leonardo
Nov 4, 20231 min read


Lecture at University "Alfonso X el Sabio" in Madrid
Abelardo Lafuente Lecture at Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio (Madrid) last October 9th at Campus The Valley (Torregalindo Street) and...
Alvaro Leonardo
Oct 10, 20231 min read


Lecture at University of Granada
Last Wednesday November 24 th 2021 at 17:30 at the prestigious University of Granada due to the interest of the Faculty of Philosophy and...
Alvaro Leonardo
Nov 24, 20211 min read
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