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Why is the Day of the Holy Cross and Construction Workers' Day celebrated?

Mónica Arellano — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0000

May 3 is a holiday originating from the Feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross, also known as the May Cross (Cruz de Mayo) or Festival of the Crosses (Fiesta de las Cruces), which has its roots in the Roman Rite celebrating the devotion to the Cross of Christ. Over time, this commemoration has evolved and been adopted across cities in Mexico, Chile, Spain, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Colombia, and Venezuela, where the festivities typically include floral decorations, processions, and dances.

Santiaguito Park: A Place of Unity and Community Empowerment

Mónica Arellano — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0000

ALL Arquitectura is a Mexican firm that focuses on developing projects at both urban and architectural scales through methodologies rooted in participatory design. One of these projects is Cancha “LA DOCE”, a collaborative initiative born from a network and a proposal for change driven by the need to develop high-quality public spaces in marginalized areas of various cities worldwide. Drawing on an activity deeply woven into the lives of local residents, ALL Arquitectura leveraged soccer as a design catalyst to encourage participation, observation, and community life.

“Xico-Parque Sur 23”: Sports as a Social and Urban Intervention

Mónica Arellano — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0000

The “Xico-Parque Sur 23” project by the Mexican firm All Arquitectura grew out of the success of “Cancha La Doce,” which was developed in collaboration with love.fútbol and sponsored by the Pincus Family Foundation. Drawing on insights gained from previous projects on-site, the design and research process built upon an existing understanding of local needs and opportunities.

Circadia: "Light in architecture must accompany us to promote physical and emotional balance"

Mónica Arellano — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0000

The history of light has undergone various transformations over the centuries; its intrinsic relationship with architecture itself has sparked expressions and critiques that, beyond serving as a tool to illuminate the inhabited world, directly influence how we perceive it and how the built environment is produced. Every lighting project is directly tied to its own understanding of quality, class, interpretation, intention, and meaning.

"LA DOCE" Court / ALL Arquitectura

Mónica Arellano — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000

The “LA DOCE” court is a collaborative project, part of a network and a proposal for change born from the need to develop quality public spaces in marginalized areas of various cities worldwide. Soccer is one of the most beloved, widely played, and perhaps most followed sports globally. It is a way to connect with ourselves and others.

Camino Store / All Arquitectura

Pilar Caballero — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:52:00 +0000

Focused on processes, fair labor practices, and the highest quality of materials, a group of three partners created a retail concept that offers buyers access to Mexican brands featuring artisanal production and a commitment to high standards of national design.

Casting Furniture with Upcycled Plastics and Urban Debris: Los Colados Project

Enrique Tovar — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:30:00 +0000

For decades, our society and the development of our built environment have been strongly associated with intensive extractive processes. While these methods were fundamental to the growth of urban areas, they also laid the groundwork for significant challenges that contemporary generations face today. Nowadays, construction debris accumulates on the peripheries of our cities, and plastic waste floats in the oceans.

Retail Stores Under 100 Square Meters: Examples in Plan and Section

Fabian Dejtiar — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Designing commercial spaces has historically been a challenge. In these environments, spatial distribution plays a fundamental role, even more so if we have a few extra square meters. With this being said, the study of these spaces in plan and section can be a great starting point. It not only allows us to analyze the logistics and circulation of customers but also helps us find efficient variations and innovations that will enable your store to stand out from the others.