Formation of Creative Thinking in Architecture Students in Cuba

Dialogue with a Young Graduate

Authors

  • Alexis Jesús Rouco-Méndez Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana José Antonio Echeverría, Cujae

Keywords:

Creativity creative thinking architectural design architectural design education academic supervision.

Abstract

The interview explores the experiences and learning journey of Sheyla Sánchez Zayas, a recent graduate from the Faculty of Architecture at the Technological University of Havana, whose active participation in design courses led to her selection for international workshops and other academic events. Through dialogue, emphasis is placed on the creative processes developed throughout her academic trajectory, highlighting key outcomes related to the role of mentorship, the methodological approach of the workshops, and the consolidation of creative thinking in connection with her projects.

Author Biography

Alexis Jesús Rouco-Méndez , Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana José Antonio Echeverría, Cujae

Arquitecto, Máster en Vivienda Social; Profesor Auxiliar. Facultad de Arquitectura, Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana José Antonio Echeverría, Cujae, La Habana, Cuba.

E-mail: ajroucos8@gmail.com

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5296-8185

Published

2026-09-15

How to Cite

Rouco-Méndez , A. J. (2026). Formation of Creative Thinking in Architecture Students in Cuba: Dialogue with a Young Graduate. Revista científica De Arquitectura Y Urbanismo, 47, e2611. Retrieved from https://rau.cujae.edu.cu/index.php/revistaau/article/view/910