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The Young Architects Group of Albacete (JAB) has announced its comeback after a long period of inactivity due to the pandemic. Founded in 2017 under the initiative of the College of Architects of Castilla-La Mancha in Albacete, this collective has been dedicated to fostering spaces for participation and reflection for new architects, promoting a collaborative and accessible approach.
Blanca Belmonte, one of the founding members, emphasized that JAB’s goal is to channel the concerns of young architects through various activities. These include participatory budget projects within the Albacete City Council. Since its inception, the group has become an active reference point, organizing documentary cycles featuring notable films such as “Urbanized” and “The Human Scale,” as well as innovative workshops, including a videomapping workshop that allows for light installations on architectural structures.
In its early years, JAB successfully implemented significant urban proposals, such as improving a municipal lot in collaboration with the City Council, reflecting its commitment to the community. Belmonte stresses that they want to move beyond the traditional framework of the college and promote a vision that encompasses everything from illustration to tactical urbanism, aiming to create community and invite discussion on contemporary issues.
The group’s activities were interrupted by Covid-19, but before this pause, JAB closed an important chapter with the exhibition “Le Corbusier. Paris is Not Moscow,” curated by one of its members. Despite the challenges, they have maintained their essence through occasional events and their participation in orientation days for new members.
Recently, the group has reactivated its activities with a talk by the Grandeza Estudio team, known for its innovative approach to design and participation in the XXII Triennale of Milan. With this new momentum, JAB plans to offer more lectures and activities during Architecture Month, reaffirming its commitment to being a reference for young architects in the region.
Additionally, their connection with the regional and national network of young architects, supported by COACM and the Higher Council of Architects of Spain, strengthens their role in collegiate life and promotes active participation in contemporary urban debates. For those interested in joining or proposing activities, the group is open to contact via email. The dean of COACM, Elena Guijarro, has highlighted the importance of collective energy in the construction of architecture and the growing role of new generations in this field.
Source: MiMub in Spanish
