It is well known that Barragán was not interested in theorizing about his own work. He preferred to leave the interpretation of his architectural practice to others. However, among the few texts he did write to articulate his professional philosophy, there is one of particular interest.
In 1932, after returning from a second trip to Europe and a brief stay in New York, he learned that the municipal government of Guadalajara was holding a competition for a public space. This was the Parque de la Revolución, designed to commemorate this landmark national event. Alongside his older brother, Juan José Barragán, who was also an engineer, he entered the competition and won.
