The Architectural Heritage of the Valley of Mexico Through the Eyes of Santiago Arau

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The heritage of Mexico City is extremely rich and diverse due to a long history that overlays like layers above the urban fabric since pre-Hispanic times. Currently, it is one of the largest cities in the world, and its heritage is reflected in its architecture, museums, historical sites, cultural traditions, protected sites, gastronomy, and much more. This chronology has been evidenced through various historical records. However, contemporary recording is essential in moments where we are writing history immediately with different digital tools.

2023's AD Classics: Year in Review

Architecture Classics showcased on ArchDaily serve as essential archives of architectural marvels, offering a window into the past. These classics showcase our collective design wisdom and innovation globally, enriching our design knowledge. In fact, through the acknowledgment and appreciation of different styles, functions, and narratives embedded within these structures, our view of architecture and its impact worldwide can become more comprehensive.

Within ArchDaily’s extensive list of Architectural Classics, 2023 saw the exploration of 16 diverse typologies. From public landmarks like Mies Van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion to the Julio Mario Sant Domingo Cultural Center and the Biblioteca El Tintal by Bermùdez Arquitectos, showcasing the power of public infrastructure. Structures such as Mariano Moreno’s National Library and Oscar Niemeyer’s Aeronautics Center highlight the eclectic nature of these classics.

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Quin Hill Camp / Idee architects

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  • Architects: Idee architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  350
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022

The Gardens Care Home / Marge Arkitekter

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Örebro, Sweden

Pang Mei Noodle Bar / Office AIO

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  • Interior Designers: Office AIO
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  170
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

IFF Convention Center / BIAD + AAUPC + TJAD

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  • Architects: AAUPC, BIAD, TJAD
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  257197
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  法拉利 Serge Ferrari

Gui Yu Shan Fang Landscape / July Design Group

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Hangzhou, China
  • Architects: July Design Group
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  915
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

LA FAGE a House Within a House / Plan Común

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Saint-Beauzile, France
  • Architects: Plan Común
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  430
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021

Time Transitions Installation / RUÍNA

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Wonder Building / Coldefy

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Construction Skills School / EBBA

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  • Architects: EBBA
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  2100
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021

Missing Rooms / MMXVI

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Bellmund, Switzerland

Suizhou Baimei Station / UP Architecture

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  • Architects: UP Architecture
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  336
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Gree, Jiazhu Glulam

Cai Yuanpei Square and Jiemin Library / UAD

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Shao Xing Shi, China
  • Architects: UAD
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  14089
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

Forest of Blocks / UrbanCarve

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  • Architects: UrbanCarve
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  3200
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

Naz Spa / Traama Arquitetura

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Asa Sul, Brazil
  • Architects: Traama Arquitetura
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  80
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Arquivo Contemporâneo, Caco Pots, Casa Blanca, Cassio Veiga Casa, Deca, +11

Eréndira House / Pepe Ramírez

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Morelia, Mexico
  • Architects: Pepe Ramírez
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  220
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

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