Mexican Architecture

Summer 2026 at Campus Querétaro

Where tradition meets innovation.

Experience Mexican Architecture this Summer at Campus Querétaro!

In the heart of Mexico, you will explore the legacy of world renowned architects while engaging with contemporary design practices.

Build, discover, and be inspired, expanding your global perspective through architecture, culture, and creativity.

Explore single-family housing rooted in Mexican tradition: patios, light and vibrant colors, and discover a unique perspective on Mexican architecture.

Through this program you will explore how to integrate social, cultural, environmental, and technical considerations into architectural design, while balancing aesthetic sensibility and functionality.
Complementing the academic experience, you will also enjoy exclusive visits to iconic and contemporary works of Mexican architecture.

Program Structure

The program consists of the architecture course, Single Family Home, which offers an academic load of 4 Tec credits (6.6 ECTS or 4 US credits), with the option of combining it with an additional course: Spanish as a Second Language or Mexican Culture and Identity, of 3 Tec credits (5 ECTS or 3 US credits).

Note. Program taught in English.

Program course

Optional

AR2009B. Single Family Home

4 Tec credits

+

Spanish as a Second Language or Mexican Culture and Identity

3 Tec credits

Academic Visits and Field Trimps

Exclusive visits to Luis Barragán’s Studio House, Casa Prieto and contemporary houses by Goma Haus, and cultural trips to Querétaro, Mexico City and Teotihuacán.

Luis Barragán’s Studio House

Built in 1948 and located in Mexico City, it was the home and workspace of Mexico’s Pritzker Prize-winning architect Luis Barragán.

It is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site and masterpiece of light, space, and color.

Pedregal House (Prieto House)

A Luis Barragán’s residential project.

One of Barragán’s residential projects, that blends Mexican tradition with modernist design principles. Barragán designed the entire home, gardens, preserving existing native plants and worked around the iron-hard rock for which the area is famous.

Goma Haus

Contemporary houses.

Experience contemporary Mexican architecture through visits to innovative single-family homes designed by Goma Haus. Their main focus is on integrating their projects with natural surroundings and use traditional materials and geometric forms.

5 weeks in the vibrant city of Queretaro

Activity	Date
Nomination deadline	May 8, 2026
Application deadline	May 12, 2026
Classes begin	June 24, 2026
Classes end	July 31, 2026

Student profile

Cost

Exchange students*

$2,200 USD

Independent students

$5,620 USD (for 2 courses | 7 Tec credits)

$4,270 USD (for only 1 course | 4 Tec credits)

*Nominated by a partner institution. The cost of the program already reflects the tuition waiver for exchange students.

The program includes:

Tuition*
Shared bedroom on campus Residence Halls
Exclusive visits to Luis Barragán’s Studio House, Casa Prieto and contemporary houses by Goma Haus
Cultural trips to Querétaro, Mexico City and Teotihuacán
Transportation to academic and cultural visits
Tickets to all scheduled visits and events
Student Arrival Kit

Ready for the adventure?

Check the admission requirements and star your application or contact us if you need more information. Contact us: studyinmexico@itesm.mx

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