Manuel Collado Arpía

Manuel Collado Arpía is a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio. He holds a PhD from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, awarded in 2013 for his thesis De la psicodelia a las cortinas del siglo XXI, supervised by Dr. José Ballesteros. His research focuses on psychedelic spatiality in digital environments, the impact of technology on architectural education, and historical influences on modern design.

Education:

• PhD in Architecture, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (2013)

Research Interests:

• Psychedelic aesthetics in virtual and physical spaces
• Emerging technologies in architectural pedagogy during the pandemic
• Historical analysis of architectural elements like textiles and geodesic structures
• Cultural movements' influence on built environments

Publications Trends: His work bridges countercultural studies with digital architecture, exploring how psychedelic principles inform contemporary design and education. Recent articles analyze pandemic-era student adaptation to digital tools and re-evaluate Buckminster Fuller's geometric theories.

Labs/Teams: Collaborations with Nacho Martín Asunción highlight his involvement in architectural partnerships, while projects like the Rivas-Vaciamadrid Youth Center showcase practical experimental design.