Identity is a complex, constantly evolving concept—a social construct built from historical elements, cultural factors, circumstances, and phenomena manifested in a specific place. In Mexican architecture, this identity is reflected in works conceived through the vision of artists and architects like Diego Rivera and Agustín Hernández. In projects such as the Anahuacalli Museum and Casa en el Aire, they captured the colossal proportions, symmetry, and simple forms of Mexico's pre-Hispanic past. Similarly, distinctive attributes, such as the folklore of traditions, are reflected in the sensitive use of color in the work of Luis Barragán and Javier Senosiain, creating a rich amalgam of artistic expressions that embody Mexican architectural identity in its diversity and ongoing evolution.
As a social construct, identity is a dynamic process rather than a static one. While preserving transcendental elements, it changes under contemporary influences and stimuli; consequently, the materials that shape architectural expressions adapt to their time. Ceramic tiling developed by brands like Daltile has evolved without losing its identity, adapting to new lifestyles with a clear vision of both the present and the future, while preserving the essential qualities that define the material. Below, we present four macrotrends in the use of ceramic tiling for interior design in 2023 and 2024.
Balance with Nature
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