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VLC arquitectura is an international research journal, covering architecture with an interdisciplinary approach. It is meant to be a forum for discussion on the architectural and urban project, ranging from its technical, energetic and material dimensions, to its theoretical, historical and graphic perspective. Research on architectural education is also welcome.

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026)

Published: 2026-04-30

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Editorial

Juan Serra Lluch, Julia Deltoro Soto
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Editorial
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Editorial Findings in Architectural Construction

Jaime Llinares Millán
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Research articles
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Vittorio Filippini and the 1950 stage design project for the Arena di Verona

Elia Frigo, Mercedes Linares Gómez del Pulgar, Antonio Tejedor Cabrera
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1950 opera season, general set-up, architect Vittorio Filippini, aerial photograph.
Research articles
31-57

The architectural framework of Stanley Kubrick´s scenarios. The Shining a Case Study

Juan Francisco Sánchez Hurtado, Javier Francisco Raposo Grau, María Asunción Salgado de la Rosa
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Interior spaces of the Overlook Hotel: top row, the main lobby and the corridors distributing the guest rooms; bottom row, the Colorado Lounge and the bathroom of Room 237.
Research articles
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Weakening architecture: reflections on contemporary architecture

Bernardo García Morales, Salvador Gilabert Sanz, Isabel Zaragoza de Pedro
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Research articles
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In-Between Spaces and Urban Governance: ‘School Thresholds’ in Madrid

Lucila Urda Peña, Serafina Amoroso
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Transformed school environment. EI Osa Menor. Chamberí District.
Research articles
105-119

Designing with floodwater: resilient meanders and streets in Addis Ababa

Rubén García Rubio, Sonsoles Vela Navarro, Hugh H. Jackson, Michael Clifton
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Resilient neighborhood proposal at the Upper Kebena meander. Housing is placed outside a conservative migration corridor, while floodable terraces, channels, and productive parcels occupy the valley floor to accommodate seasonal inundation and potential planform adjustment.
Research articles
121-148

An architectural masterpiece built on vaults: Mies & Reich’s Barcelona Pavilion

Fernando Vegas López-Manzanares, Camilla Mileto
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Sergius Ruegenberg and the state of the works on 14 April 1929. Credits: Mies van der Rohe, Ludwig (1886- 1969), German Pavilion, Barcelona, 1929. The Pavilion under construction showing the existing row of classical columns. Mies van der Rohe Archive, gift of the architect. Moma NY MMA13.312. © 2026 Digital image, The Museum of Modern Art, New York/Scala, Florence.
Research articles
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The structural design of García Pardo’s residential buildings in Punta del Este

Juan José Fontana
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El Aranzal: A. Axonometric projection. B. Structural floor plan.
Findings in...
243-263

Taxonomy of Small-Format Latticework for Building Energy Modeling

Rosnery Castillo-DR, Oriol Paris-Viviana, Montserrat Bosch González
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The following illustrative examples demonstrate the morphological, geometric, chromatic, and attachment diversity of perforated facades constructed with small-format concrete and ceramic elements. The year of construction, project name, responsible studio, and geographical location are indicated at the bottom of each example.
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A Framework for Enhancing Surface Water Reuse in Tehran’s Urban Water Infrastructure: Learning from International Experience

Mohsen Zifan, Montserrat Bosch Gonzalez, Miquel Marti Casanovas
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Water network collection of Tehran (edited by author).
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193-218

Analysis of housing in depopulated rural areas: a transnational comparison

Inés Arín, Maria José Ruá
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Location of the case studies. Source: Own creation.
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219-241

Developmentalism, importation of technology and architecture: Xavier Busquets 1962-1973

Rubén Navarro-González
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Scale model of the volumetry and site layout of DSB (1969-77).
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177-191

Tradition and innovation in Mediterranean inner rural areas. The role of sustainable technology on preserving traditional architecture and creating Smart Villages comparing Palermo and Valencia

Luisa Lombardo, Prof. Tiziana Campisi
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Integrated technological framework for the smart rehabilitation of historic Mediterranean buildings. The diagram illustrates a holistic approach to rural heritage conservation, categorised into six strategic areas: (1) Advanced Insulation, utilising wood fibre and ventilated systems; (2) Low-Carbon HVAC, featuring heat pumps and passive strategies; (3) Renewable Integration, including solar, geothermal, and biomass; (4) Smart Automation, for energy management and indoor air quality; (5) Sustainable Water & Landscape, incorporating rain gardens and recycling systems; and (6) Performance Optimisation, aimed at achieving near-nZEB standards while preserving architectural and landscape identity.
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The Palais des Machines of 1889. Historical-structural Reflections

Javier Estévez Cimadevila, Isaac López César
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The Wall Unit System designed by Konrad Wachsmann. Mobility of Elements

Martino Peña Fernández-Serrano
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83-99

Enclosed by images. Insights, relationships, and information

Eusebio Alonso-García, Iván Rincón-Borrego, Sara Pérez-Barreiro
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153-175

Documenting, studying and disseminating heritage: Opportunities, criteria, and challenges

Pilar Chías Navarro
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225-255

Architectural drawing. Language of thought and construction. Past, present and future

Javier Fco. Raposo Grau, Miguel Paredes Maldonado
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Donald Judd vs. Peter Zumthor. The unbuilt pavilion of the Kunsthaus Bregenz

Pablo Llamazares Blanco
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203-224

Research applied to the field of architectural graphic expression through digital means. Reference framework and roadmap

Ernest Redondo
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61-75

Limits of Design and Technique: Lina Bo Bardi Staircases

Muammer Yaman, Esma Eroğlu
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