Over the course of 48 hours, buildings will open their doors simultaneously, and urban tours will be held throughout the city for all Querétaro residents. Experience these spaces firsthand and discover the history behind residences, buildings, industrial sites, and cultural venues of significant design value. The program also includes bike tours, running tours, photography contests, and much more.
The city of Santiago de Querétaro was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995 and has recently established itself as one of the most important development hubs in Mexico. Therefore, reflecting on architectural practice and the way we build our city is vital for our community.
Lime mortars have been known in construction for millennia; in fact, some structures built with this type of mortar still stand today. Undoubtedly, the most famous is Roman concrete, which brought greatness to the empire and has been the subject of countless studies. The most recent of these, published by MIT, documents properties such as the self-healing of fissures and cracks, as well as increased durability over time.
Opening of the new showroom and point of sale for Naocal, a company specializing in the manufacture of high-purity lime coatings that produces and markets products crafted through ancestral processes, complemented by nanomaterial technology and natural additives.
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