In this lecture, Benjamin Iborra will reflect on how a new generation of architects and builders is redefining the relationship between craft, material intelligence and architectural production.

Emerging within a context shaped by economic crisis and environmental urgency, this generation has developed a renewed sensitivity toward material responsibility, resourcefulness and collaborative modes of construction. Rather than separating tradition and innovation, these “neoartisans” operate at their intersection — combining technical precision with cultural awareness.

Through selected projects from Mesura, the session will examine how contemporary practice is shifting from expansion-driven models toward more conscious and context-driven ways of building. Construction logic, local knowledge and material systems become central tools in redefining architectural agency.

Benjamin Iborra is Co-Founder and Partner at Mesura, a Barcelona-based architecture studio known for its precise and contextually grounded work. Mesura’s projects demonstrate how architectural practice can integrate innovation, material depth and long-term responsibility within contemporary design culture.

The IAAC Lecture Series brings together leading architects, researchers and practitioners to discuss critical questions shaping the future of architecture and the built environment.

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