Established in 1984 by the Graduate Studies Division of the Faculty of Architecture, the Federico E. Mariscal Extraordinary Chair is awarded to architecture professionals in Mexico in recognition of their outstanding high-level performance in the field. It is not required for the recipient to be an active faculty member at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). This recognition is granted by the Technical Council of the Faculty of Architecture.
The Social Communication Coordination, in collaboration with the Cultural Diffusion Coordination and the Library and Archives Coordination of the UNAM Faculty of Architecture, held a campaign throughout November to commemorate the 240-year history of the Academia de San Carlos and the 40th anniversary of the Faculty of Architecture.