Architecture is no longer just a product of design and construction but also a vehicle of a social action. Communication and mediation are key to this process. The role of architects has to do more with interdisciplinary teamwork than with authorship.

The first International Conference in Architectural Communication (COCA-17) created by the Master in Architectural Communication (MaCA), seeks to create common spaces between multiple disciplines and social agents. In order to introduce the function of mediation and communication in architecture, the activities of this Conference will focus on forming a network of mutual knowledge exchange among participants, selected projects and invited guests.

COCA-17 is directed at the general public, the academy, the professional sector and public entities interested in the field of communication and new mediating practices.

Architecture is no longer just a product of design and construction but also a vehicle of a social action. Communication and mediation are key to this process. The role of architects has to do more with interdisciplinary teamwork than with authorship.

The first International Conference in Architectural Communication (COCA-17) created by the Master in Architectural Communication (MaCA), seeks to create common spaces between multiple disciplines and social agents. In order to introduce the function of mediation and communication in architecture, the activities of this Conference will focus on forming a network of mutual knowledge exchange among participants, selected projects and invited guests.

COCA-17 is directed at the general public, the academy, the professional sector and public entities interested in the field of communication and new mediating practices.

The Congress will take place on the 17th, 18th and 19th of May, 2017 in Madrid. The main headquarter will be the Superior Technical School of Architecture of Madrid, located in Ciudad Universitaria. La Arquería of Nuevos Ministerios will host the main exhibition. There will be other physical and virtual places distributed in the city where different activities will be developed that will be part of the Congress’s tour.