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Barrank Building / anonimous

November 28, 2017

Architects: anonimous
Area: 2137 m²
Year: 2016
Manufacturers: Laguna Mosaicos, Muro Blanco

Extreme Cities: The Densest, Coldest, Remotest, Most Visited (etc) Human Settlements on Earth

November 14, 2017

Humans are adaptable animals; we have evolved to adjust to, and survive in, many difficult and extreme conditions. In some cases, these extremes are natural, while in other modern cities extreme living situations are created by us, and we are forced to accept and adjust. Here is a list of extreme settlement conditions: some challenging, some wonderful and all of them offering a fascinating insight into how we occupy the planet in 2017.

CEMEX Announces International Winners In Their 2017 Building Awards

November 13, 2017

The CEMEX Building Award recognizes the best projects in Mexico and the rest of the world that use concrete in a creative and innovative way, with a focus on sustainability and social welfare. This year, the award received 70 entries in the 5 categories and 4 special awards of its International Edition.

New Sleek, Slender Tower by BNKR Will Enhance The World's Largest Mural

November 10, 2017

The Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros is an outstanding example of extraordinary artistry crafted by Mexican muralist, David Alfaro Siqueiros, together with Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco. The building was constructed in 1971, taking the shape of a diamond and housing “The March of Humanity,” what is recognized as the world's largest mural. It blankets both the interior and exterior surfaces, covering a total of 8,000 square meters. In 1981, the Polyforum was declared a monument of Mexico’s National Patrimony.

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Zaha Hadid Architects Breaks Ground on Mexico City's Tallest Residential Building

November 09, 2017

Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed images of their latest design, the Bora Residential Tower in Mexico City, as construction on the project has broken ground.

Commissioned by Mexican developer Némesis Capital in 2015, the new tower will offer a variety of new housing options to the fast-growing neighborhood of Santa Fe, a business district in western Mexico City that is home to 3 universities and the regional offices of high profile tech companies including Microsoft, Apple, Sony, Roche and Amazon.

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Shigeru Ban Talks Plans Following Mexico’s Devastating September Earthquakes

November 08, 2017

Last week, Mexico received a visit from 2014 Pritzker Prize winner Shigeru Ban, who, following September’s devastating earthquakes, reached out to the country in order to offer support through his experience with humanitarian projects.

Nirau House / PAUL CREMOUX studio

November 01, 2017

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Architects: PAUL CREMOUX studio
Area: 170 m²
Year: 2016
Manufacturers: Lutron, CASTEL, ESTEVEZ, Innover, SONOS

"Urban Toys" Designed to Reactivate Underused Public Spaces in Mexico City

October 26, 2017

How can play areas in cities open up new ways to interact with and experience space?

Malmo Building / Taller David Dana

October 17, 2017

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Architects: Taller David Dana
Area: 1890 m²
Year: 2017
Manufacturers: 2Mueble, Gravita, Vitro Canceles, ZAYAT

Materia Completes Concrete and Wood Pavilion for Design Week México 2017

October 12, 2017

For the 9th edition of Design Week Mexico, emerging Mexican practice Materia has completed a architectural pavilion within Mexico City's largest public green space, Chapultepec Park. Commissioned by Design Week Mexico in collaboration with Museo Tamayo, the pavilion will serve as a major cultural attraction during the event from October 11th—15th, and beyond.

Casa AR / ARCO Arquitectura Contemporánea

September 25, 2017

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Architects: ARCO Arquitectura Contemporánea
Area: 600 m²
Year: 2015

Many Feared Dead or Trapped After Earthquake Topples Buildings Throughout Mexico

September 20, 2017

Following the devastating earthquake measuring 7.1 in magnitude that struck Mexico yesterday at 13:14 local time, many—over 200 people at the time of writing—are feared either dead or trapped in collapsed buildings or unsafe structures. While rescue efforts continue and information surrounding the scope of devastation is preliminary, schools are closed indefinitely and major companies and organizations have requested their employees not to work.

The death toll continues to rise while ArchDaily México, which is located in Mexico City, reports wide-reaching destruction of the built fabric of the capital. Footage captured by terrified residents show the final moments of buildings—many taller than four stories—that were reduced to dust and debris in seconds.