“For me, this grant has been an opportunity to make a dream come true. I would really like to share my knowledge with society and with the people who need it, and I think that engineering and architecture are good ways to do that,” the student said.

Daniel was born in Ecuador and his passion for design and mathematics were decisive for him to discover his vocation as an architect. Before coming to Spain, he spent one year working in France, and initially, his intention was to go to the United States to study, but in the end, he looked at options in Europe and decided to start Architecture at UIC Barcelona School of Architecture.

“A friend of mine studied Architecture at UIC Barcelona and told me that there was a very good atmosphere between students and teachers and that student were treated in a personalised way. The level in Architecture is demanding, but you learn a lot, and having the liberty to consult with teachers is very rewarding,” Daniel said.

During this first visit, Daniel met part of the management team at Torrella Ingeniería-Arquitectura. He spoke with Fedde Huistre, Director of Architecture, and Goretti Torrella, company CEO and driving force behind the grant named after the company’s founder. They talked about architecture, the value of aesthetics and the ability to work, as well as the need to work in a good environment.

The Josep Torrella Grant is part of the 3rd edition of the  #NoTalentWithoutAFuture Grants and Funding Annual Campaign. To date, the UIC Barcelona Grants and Funding Programme benefits over 3,300 students, about 30% of the total number of students.