Antigua Pedrera Wins Top Recognition in Sustainable Urban Development

Premio MDI Guatemala 2025 continues to strengthen its position as one of the most prestigious recognitions in the country’s real estate and construction sectors, honoring projects that stand out for their excellence, innovation, and business leadership.

Premio MDI Guatemala 2025 highlights excellence in real estate and construction

The Premio MDI Guatemala 2025 is an international award promoted by the Master’s in Real Estate and Construction Management (MDI) of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) and the Universidad del Istmo. With over 35 years of experience, this academic program has trained leaders who transform the industry through strategic vision and a strong commitment to sustainable development.

This award recognizes projects that set new standards in planning, execution, and impact, reinforcing best practices within Guatemala’s real estate ecosystem.

Alumni-led nominations and evaluation criteria

Nominations for the award were submitted by current students and alumni of the MDI program in Guatemala, who selected ten outstanding projects for their contributions to national real estate development.

Under the thematic axis “Master Plan,” the Premio MDI Guatemala 2025 evaluated key criteria such as strategic vision, innovation, social impact, and technical excellence, highlighting initiatives that promote orderly and responsible growth across the country.

Antigua Pedrera wins first place for sustainable urban planning

The Master Plan of Antigua Pedrera, the first phase of the real estate project La Pedrera, received first place in the voting. The project was recognized for its clearly defined urban structure and its long-term, future-oriented planning approach.

This distinction underscores a solid proposal that integrates housing, public spaces, and economic activities in a coherent way, fostering community development and enabling efficient organization of future urban growth.

A model for quality of life and urban transformation

Antigua Pedrera is part of a comprehensive urban development designed to improve the quality of life of Guatemalans by combining sustainability, technology, and human development within a forward-looking city vision.

The project responds to evolving urban needs, where strategic planning and people-centered development are central to long-term success.

Revitalizing Guatemala City’s Zone 6

This initiative marks a new chapter for Zone 6 of Guatemala City, transforming a former industrial area into an innovative urban space featuring community gathering areas and high-quality services.

The recognition granted by the Premio MDI Guatemala 2025 reaffirms the importance of investing in projects that not only build infrastructure but also actively contribute to sustainable urban development and national progress.