Author: Fabian Dejtiar | ArchDaily

The Spanish Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 Draws Inspiration From the Ocean and Sun

Fabian Dejtiar — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:30:00 +0000

The Spanish Pavilion at the Expo Osaka 2025 is designed by the architecture and design practices Néstor Montenegro (EXTUDIO), Enorme Studio, and Smart and Green Design. This comes after being selected in the public competition organized by the Spanish Cultural Action (AC / E), the institution responsible for representing the country in Universal and International Expositions. Located in the northern section of the 65-hectare Pavilion World, within the thematic area of Connecting Lives, the pavilion highlights the key concepts of Oceand and Sun, Sustainability and Circularity, and Craftsmanship Knowledge. The exhibition will be open throughout the event, until October 13, 2025.

Kop Dakpark: The Project by INBO and h3o architects that Redefines Social Housing in Rotterdam

Fabián Dejtiar — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:30:00 +0000

Located at the edge of Rotterdam's iconic Dakpark, the new Kop Dakpark project, designed by the architectural firms INBO and h3o, stands as an innovative model of sustainable and inclusive housing. Developed by Woonstad Rotterdam, this residential complex includes 153 affordable homes —63 social and 90 middle-income— that not only address the need for housing but also integrate nature and community to enhance both the urban and ecological landscape.

Public Restrooms: 15 Projects That Provide Functionality and Comfort in Urban Environments

Fabian Dejtiar — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Contemporary city life demands increasing amounts of infrastructure to meet everyday needs, ranging from parks and efficient transportation to the incorporation of public restroom facilities. However, these spaces often come with discomforts, including lack of accessibility, absence of privacy, and poor cleanliness. Recognizing these issues, various architects have taken on the challenge of transforming these spaces into functional and pleasant environments, experimenting with innovative proposals to address these needs.

Guide to Santa Cruz de la Sierra: A Local Overview of Cruzan Architecture

Fabian Dejtiar — Fri, 10 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

On the banks of the Amazonian river Piraí, the rings and canals of Santa Cruz de la Sierra not only enclose buildings of Bolivia's contemporary and modern architecture (curious examples of formalist rationalism, brutalism, and postmodernism are evident here) but also include a part of its diverse ancient and everyday architecture: from a historic center with endless arcades and colonial mansions to local markets and sheds such as the pahuichi cruceño.

Bruno Stagno: "To Design Tropical Urbanism and Architecture, the first step is a Change of Attitude"

Fabian Dejtiar — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Bruno Stagno from Costa Rica not only reflects on how responses to the environment can be the main foundation for the inspiration and identity of architecture but also suggests going a step further, envisioning architecture for an entire latitude.

Mendoza Architecture Guide: 10 Sites to Explore the City of Canals

Fabian Dejtiar — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

There are reasons to visit the city of Mendoza: it serves as both the gateway to Argentine wine tourism and a diverse collection of historically and architecturally significant buildings. From the Museum of the Foundational Area to the renowned Faculty of Architecture at the University of Mendoza, this guide invites you to explore a cultural and scenic richness reflected in every facade and every street. The city's public spaces not only blend with the natural surroundings of the vast Andes but also harmonize with a system of irrigation channels and urban greenery that can be appreciated at every moment of the journey.

Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency in Latin America: How to Progress Towards a More Sustainable Architecture?

Fabian Dejtiar — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

In the context of global initiatives to promote energy efficiency and the decarbonization of buildings, Latin America is at the center of the debate. The International Seminar on Sustainable and NetZero Buildings 2023, held in Bogotá and organized by CCCS, IEA, UNIANDES, CAF, and CEELA, aimed primarily to create a space for the exchange of experiences, such as Oliver Schütte's No Footprint House, while simultaneously conducting a review of government policies and the implementation of norms and standards in the region.

8 Architectural Opinions of 2023 (for Enhanced Eco-Efficiency in Construction)

Fabian Dejtiar — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

If the past few years were a perfect occasion for reflecting and debating on well-being, digitalization, and democratization in architectural design, this 2023 has been a tremendous opportunity to delve deeper and comment on other urgent topics: The climate crisis and the natural environment have unquestionably entered the global agenda of architecture and construction, alongside circularity, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. It's time to engage in dialogue about these matters to conscientiously build for the future.

Contemporary Architecture in Guatemala is Under Construction: Conversations with Taller ACÁ

Fabian Dejtiar — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000

"Architecture, city, and activism" are the words that define Taller ACÁ, an emerging practice led by Jorge Villatoro and Hans Schwarz in Guatemala City. Among their projects are the Tiny House Quinn and the Community Center Plantando Semillas, which were recently selected as the winners of the Danta Awards at the 2023 Guatemala Architecture Biennial. In the following conversation, Villatoro and Schwarz provide detailed insights into their inspirations, working processes, and future projections for architecture, both in the country and in Central America.

Casa Gomis by Antonio Bonet and Modern Architecture in Catalonia, Through the Lens of Arnau Rovira

Fabian Dejtiar — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000

In 2021, the Government of Catalonia recognized Casa Gomis, designed by the architect Antoni Bonet Castellana for the Gomis-Bertrand family between 1949 and 1956, as a Cultural Heritage of National Interest in the category of Historical Monument.

Emilio López: "Latin American Architecture Is about Experimenting with Geography and Resources"

Fabian Dejtiar — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:30:00 +0000

Emilio López is an architect from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador and holds a Master's degree in History and Theory of Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. He has been involved in several design projects that have an interesting connection with the territory, such as Muta House and Don Juan House. Recently, he was recognized for this work in Pamplona during the 2023 Latin American Architecture Biennial.

Cooling and Energy Efficiency: A New Era in Building Design

Fabian Dejtiar — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The world has just witnessed the hottest months in recorded history, and the outlook is far from optimistic. Rising temperatures are driving greater cooling demands, threatening to trigger a vicious cycle of higher electricity use and carbon emissions. In a planet simultaneously facing unprecedented urbanization and a climate crisis, the intersection of building energy efficiency and cooling technologies has never been more crucial.

Brick Houses in Spain: Modern Masonry Design for Home Interiors and Exteriors

Fabian Dejtiar — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 07:30:00 +0000

The ample supply, durability, and affordability of brick makes it one of the most widely used and iconic materials in Spanish architecture, especially within the Mudejar tradition. Throughout history, they have added both beauty and function to the spaces that use them, offering protection from the elements while also permitting the entry of natural light and air flow.

Alsar Atelier: "We Explore new Forms of Public Architecture Adaptable to Chronic Emergency Situations"

Fabian Dejtiar — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Alsar Atelier, led by Alejandro Saldarriaga, is an architecture and design studio based in Boston and Bogotá. Their practice focuses on the planning and creation of public facilities with an emphasis on social benefit, as well as small-scale residential projects. The studio employs a design approach that prioritizes the use of sustainable materials, cost-effective strategies, and active community collaboration.

L35 Architects on the Remodeling of Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Just Months Away from Completion

Fabian Dejtiar — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Sports architecture on the Iberian Peninsula is undergoing a transformation. While in Barcelona, the transformation of Camp Nou is being carried out by the offices of IDOM, Nikken Sekkei, and b720, in the capital of Spain, the renovation works at Santiago Bernabéu, led by L35 Architects in collaboration with GMP Architekten and Ribas & Ribas, are nearing their final stages.

Cultural Centers: 50 Examples in Plan and Section

Fabian Dejtiar — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 07:30:00 +0000

How many times have you been faced with the challenge of designing a cultural center? While this may seem like quite a feat, many architects have had to design a program that blends a community center with culture.

The Latin American Architecture Biennial 2023 Opens in Pamplona, Featuring Ecuador as the Guest Country

Fabian Dejtiar — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

A new edition of the Latin American Architecture Biennial was inaugurated today, on September 26, in the city of Pamplona, Spain. The main program of the Biennial, featuring Ecuador as the guest country, will run until September 29 at The Condestable's House and the School of Architecture of the University of Navarra. Additionally, it will be complemented by extensions in Seville, Granada, Barcelona, and Madrid from October 2 to 5.

Energy Efficiency Now Offers a Technical Justification for Colors

Fabian Dejtiar — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Colors have played an essential role in the history of modern architecture - from Le Corbusier's theory of polychromy to the aesthetic conceptions of the Bauhaus. However, we find ourselves at the beginning of an era where the interpretation and implementation of colors in architecture are undergoing a transformation based on their impact on the built environment.