Modern architecture in Mexico can be understood through its diverse facets. This course aims to study and discuss, through theoretical and expository lectures, the work of four major architects of this period in Mexico: Juan O'Gorman (1905–1982), Luis Barragán (1902–1988), Mario Pani (1911–1993), and Félix Candela (1910–1997). The sessions will address the historical, political, and cultural contexts of Mexico during this era, while also drawing parallels with the work of Le Corbusier and other artists such as José Clemente Orozco, Mathias Goeritz, and Jesús “Chucho” Reyes. In this way, the course seeks to understand not only the discourse and practice of these architects but also the very construction of Modern Architecture in Mexico.
| ABOUT | This course introduces aspects of ecological architecture through the design and construction of a small house, focusing on integrating architecture with the environment. Key topics include landscape analysis, appropriate material use, water flow and its biological processes, food production, energy efficiency, bioclimatic design, and the capacity of a building to generate positive social impact.
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