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Studio Campo Baeza and Maoda Win Competition to Design Ecuador's New National Museum in Quito

Reyyan Dogan — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Studio Campo Baeza, based in Madrid, together with Quito-based Maoda, has won the international competition to design the new National Museum of Ecuador (MUNA) in Quito. Their proposal, titled Echoes of the Sun, was selected by a national and international jury from 17 finalist entries in the second phase of the competition. The public competition initially attracted 148 teams from around the world, with 20 shortlisted to develop design proposals before the winning scheme was announced during a public ceremony in Quito on July 6, 2026.

Forest House / Gabriel Rivera Arquitectos

Valentina Díaz — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:24:00 +0000

House in the Forest (Casa en el Bosque), designed by Gabriel Rivera Arquitectos, is nestled within a forest of acacia and eucalyptus trees, adapting to the terrain's topography and respecting the surrounding nature. From the project's inception, the architecture team aimed to design a home that would not only meet the practical needs of a young family with two small children but also stimulate the senses and the mind, becoming an inspiring space.

House for María / Metriq Estudio

Valentina Díaz — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Casa para María was born with no budget, in an adverse context, but with a clear idea. Located in the working-class neighborhood of La Gatazo in southern Quito, it emerged in the post-pandemic scenario as a response to the neglect of an elderly woman whose home was on the verge of collapse. The project was conceived as an exercise in empathy—understood not just as design, but as action, self-management, and social commitment.

The House of the Maywas / La Cabina de la Curiosidad

Valentina Díaz — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Adapting to the existing city - Cities are constantly growing; new neighborhoods and suburbs are spreading across the territory. Citizens have to travel further and further to reach their workplace. New constructions require significant energy expenditure and even generate many pollutants. The most timely and coherent approach is to inhabit what already exists, even to invest a lower cost.

Art Building – Cardenal Spellman Educational Unit / STUDIO BLUR

Valentina Díaz — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

"Which of us bears the greater blame?" This poignant question concludes a letter written by La Roche to Janereth, where he reproached the young architect for creating something beyond his initial request.

Awawa Interactive Science Museum / Morphism

Valentina Díaz — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Historical Background of "La Industrial" Textile Factory - AWAWA is housed in the former "La Industrial" factory. Built in the mid-20th century, the factory was one of the city's most prominent textile manufacturing complexes.

House in the Woods / Espinoza Carvajal Arquitectos + Defrente + StudioUrbana

Valentina Díaz — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Leaving behind the urban fervor of Quito requires a slow decantation, a change of pace where asphalt finally yields to the vegetation of the dry steppe. In the Guayllabamba valley, architecture does not seek to conquer the land but to coexist with it; the House in the Forest arises from this premise, not as an imposed structure, but as a device for inhabiting time. The project is best understood under the logic of the "nest": a structure that weaves intergenerational memories and, instead of settling heavily, decides to levitate over a landscape that it barely disturbs.

Arupo House / Cordada Arquitectura

Valentina Díaz — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Arupo rises serenely facing the Ilaló volcano, in the Cornejo neighborhood of Conocoto. It is the home of a couple beginning their retirement not as an end, but as a threshold to a different time: a slower pace for work, and a more intense focus on their love for their children and grandchildren. An intimate yet open refuge, ready to welcome family, friends, and the life that continues to flow.

House in La Vicentina / Al Borde

Valentina Díaz — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

The project is located in La Vicentina, a traditional middle-class neighborhood in Quito, Ecuador. The location of the lot on a staircase makes it impossible to have parking, but far from being a disadvantage, it aligns with the lifestyle of the owner, who is a frequent bicycle user. In addition, the hillside topography provides an opportunity to take advantage of the view towards Cerro Auqui. Added to these conditions are the client's needs: a home for his own use, a smaller one for his daughter, and a versatile common space that can function as a workshop or social area.

House of the Rolling Rooms / Rama Estudio

Valentina Díaz — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 02:00:00 +0000

On a slope of Ilaló, within a community committed to responsible water management, native vegetation, and landscape integration, the House of Rolling Rooms is situated. Designed for a young couple with a sensitive vision of living, this home is proposed as a conscious alternative to traditional construction models in rural areas of urban expansion. From its inception, the goal was to create a home that integrates with respect and economical means.

East Block - Versatile Space / El Sindicato Arquitectura

Valentina Díaz — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000

In the heart of Cumbayá lies "Bloque Este," a building that seeks to redefine the relationship between architecture and the natural environment. This project houses two commercial spaces and transforms a long blank wall into a new functional façade.

From Root to Roof: In Venice, ArchDaily Highlights Restorative Emerging Practices

Maria-Cristina Florian — Thu, 22 May 2025 07:30:00 +0000

In partnership with the European Cultural Center (ECC), ArchDaily has launched its inaugural exhibition as part of the seventh iteration of Time Space Existence, an architectural showcase occurring concurrently with the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale. Open from May 10 to November 23, 2025, in various locations throughout Venice, this edition centers on the theme of "Repair, Regenerate, and Reuse," promoting innovative and sustainable approaches in architecture. ArchDaily's contribution is located at Palazzo Mora, complementing other venues like Palazzo Bembo, Marinaressa Gardens, and Palazzo Michiel.

Representatives of Latin American Art and Architecture Gather at the No-Biennial in Ecuador

Antonia Piñeiro — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:30:00 +0000

Happening throughout 8 days across 12 cities from north to south of Ecuador, the "no-bienal" biennale is holding its second edition from March 25 to April 1, 2025. Its unique name is devised to stand in opposition to the competitive structure that characterizes traditional biennials in the discipline. One of the objectives of this new edition is to demonstrate that there is unity in Ecuador, resisting the political strategies of division. Escuela Radical, the educational collective at the center of the event's organization, asserts that "it is not about centralization or decentralization, but simply about sharing without competing."

The Standardized Planning of Latin American Cities: Tracing the Blueprint of the Laws of the Indies

Moises Carrasco — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

A look at most of the cities within Latin America reveals striking commonalities across countries, from Mexico down to Argentina: most cities have a well-defined area known as "El Centro" (The Center), anchored by a main plaza (Plaza Mayor), flanked by a church on one side and key buildings like the city hall on another. This is no coincidence, as it can be traced back to an urban planning system established during the Spanish colonization of the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries. It gave standardized guidelines for city design across its viceroyalties. Unlike French and English colonies, Spanish settlements adhered to regulations that contributed to the emergence of a shared urban identity, with cities displaying similar spatial logic and architectural cohesion despite differing scales and contexts.

Ceramics Workshop / #1028 Arquitectura y Paisaje

Andreas Luco — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:49:00 +0000

Your little sister grows up and becomes your client. She asks you to transform a residual 12 m² terrace into a ceramics studio, into a space as beautiful as the objects it would see come to life. The elements we would use to achieve this: a wooden pergola, a few fabric sunshades, and a façade. But how can these ordinary elements create a space fit for a ceramist's work?

Cantera House / Taller General

Andreas Luco — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:31:00 +0000

How to live on a mountain? This single-family house is located on the outskirts of the city, on a ridge that separates Quito from the adjacent valleys, the current expansion zones of the city. The land is located on a north-south ridge that allows a privileged view to the opposite sides. To the east, the valleys of Quito and the eastern mountain range; to the west, the consolidated plateau of the city. The enjoyment of this view is interrupted by the strong winds that blow from the eastern slope, making it difficult to stand at times.

Bread Oven House / Taller General + ERDC arquitectos

Agustina Coulleri — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000

The site. On the outskirts of the city, in a mountainous topography, far, yet close. We are located on the hill Auqui, one of the slopes that border the city of Quito. This location is separated from the city by a river. However, it is a 20-minute drive to downtown.

2C House / Baquio Arquitectura

Andreas Luco — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The project is a single-family house in an urban context in the valleys of the city of Quito, Ecuador. The proposal is defined by two basic decisions, on one hand, establishing a harmonious relationship with a neighboring built project and on the other hand, promoting privacy so that spaces that do not require connection can function independently.