LCI Barcelona

Nicolás Markuerkiaga is an architect and educator with a practice grounded in both design and research. In 2010, he founded ZAGA Arquitectura, a platform that explores architecture through multiple dimensions including building design, renovation, public space, competitions, and academia. Through ZAGA, he has led numerous architectural and urban design projects. He is a member of the Ryder Alliance since 2014, a global network focused on knowledge exchange and collaboration among architectural firms. Nicolás teaches at LCI Barcelona, where he is part of the academic team for the Master's in Experiential Interior Design and the Bachelor's in Interior Design. He is currently completing his doctoral thesis at the Polytechnic University of Catalunya (UPC). His work has been featured in publications such as ON Diseño, Concept Magazine, Arquitectura y Diseño, AD, AT, Open House Magazine, and DAU. He has lectured at institutions across Europe and South America, including Strathclyde University (Glasgow), Moderna Museet (Stockholm), Cardiff University (Wales), and Universidad Finisterrae (Santiago de Chile).

Micaela Clubourg is a fashion designer, educator, and sustainability practitioner with a Master’s in Sustainable Fashion and Technology. Her work focuses on circular design, ethical production, and the integration of artisanal techniques throughout Latin America and Europe. She teaches at LCI Barcelona, where she supports students in combining sustainability with innovation through textile experimentation and regenerative business models. Her interdisciplinary practice bridges traditional craft, contemporary design, and sustainable systems thinking.