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House 720 Degrees / Fernanda Canales

Valentina Díaz — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Degrees is a geometric and optical device, doubling the 360-degree track of normal vision. The design originates from a central patio and from the ways in which the inner and outer worlds might interact with one another. Conceived as a solar clock that registers the passing of time, this off-the-grid house is many houses in one: during the day it frames a mountain and a volcano, opening up toward the varied views along the external perimeter of the circle; at night, it turns inward around a circular courtyard.

Layers of Meaning: Exploring the Depth of Architectural Envelopes

José Tomás Franco and Eduardo Souza — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Architecture has always played a key role in providing shelter and protection for human beings. In prehistoric times, we sought refuge in caves, taking advantage of rock structures for protection against the natural elements and predators. Over time, shelters began to be made from materials found in nature, such as branches, leaves, and animal skins, evolving into more permanent and complex homes, with walls made of stone, bricks or wood, roofs to protect against rain and sun, and doors to control access. As we developed more advanced building skills, we used materials such as wood, stone, and clay and architecture evolved significantly, with the construction of temples, palaces, and fortifications that provided not only shelter but also symbolized power, status, and cultural identity. Even so, our buildings can continue to be seen as shells that protect us from the outside world.

House in the Forest / Vasconcelos Arquitectura + Espacio Tangible

Valentina Díaz — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Located in a lush forest of San Simón el Alto, just 2.5 hours from Mexico City, this house redefines the concept of a family retreat in nature. On a 10,000 m² plot surrounded by trees reaching 30 meters in height, the project emerges as a reinterpretation of the traditional cabin, designed to disconnect from urban routines and create a deep connection with the natural environment and family.

KM House / Grupo Lateral Arquitectura y Construcción, Ruíz Galindo

Valentina Díaz — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000

The house is defined by its close relationship with the natural environment, integrating noble materials such as wood, stone, concrete, and compacted earth. Its design seeks to emphasize light and shadow, using a rhythmic repetition of beams and columns to create a visual play throughout the day.

On World Bicycle Day: 22 Inspiring Architectural Cycling Projects

María Francisca González — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Nowadays bicycles are not only used for sports or as a recreational activity, as more and more people are choosing bicycles as their main means of transportation. Architecture plays a fundamental role in promoting the use of bicycles, as a properly equipped city with safe bicycle lanes, plentiful bicycle parking spots, and open areas to ride freely will encourage people to use their cars much less.

Mexican Interiors: 18 Spaces That Use Books as a Design Element

Mónica Arellano — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Over the years, interior design has evolved according to the needs that arise, but above all according to the experiences we seek to provoke in the user. In the last two years, we witnessed a radical change and a particular interest in this subject because the pandemic forced us to pay specific attention to the configuration of the places we inhabit. This brought about much more holistic designs that cater to the wellbeing of the user, combining colours, sensory experiences, technology and natural elements that promote health.

The Comeback of Curved Design: Materials That Can Bend and Curl

Valeria Montjoy — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Take a second to imagine a building or a room. Chances are you are envisioning flat rectangular surfaces and straight lines. Whether it be walls, beams or windows, most architectural elements come in standard and extremely practical orthogonal shapes. However, the pandemic has shed light on designs that are not only functional, but also that improve our mood and well-being. In that sense, the power of curved, free-flowing surfaces is unmatched, which explains why they have been making a comeback as a modern design trend. Adopting beautiful nature-inspired shapes, organic curls and bends energize rooms and make users feel good. In fact, neuroscientists have shown that this affection is hard-wired into the brain; in a 2013 study, they found that participants were most likely to consider a space beautiful if it was curvilinear instead of rectilinear. In short, humans love curves.

Casa Colorada / Once Once Arquitectura

Clara Ott — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Valle de Bravo is a resting place for the weekends surrounded by a lake, oak and pine forests and rivers. It is a perfect place for all kinds of outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain bike tours and paragliding. Casa Colorada is located within this privileged environment, on a hill that borders the Monte Alto Reserve, taking advantage of the benefit of full views of the lake and the town.

Casa Chulavista / Luis Carbonell

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 03:00:00 +0000

Immersed in an abundant natural valley environment, the project is located a few hours from Mexico City near Valle de Bravo, a place set apart by its splendid flora and fauna. Casa Chulavista is a getaway residential complex built within the facilities of Rancho Chipicas, an enclosure for the agriculture of organic products as well as other farm activities.

Materia Bakery / Luis Carbonell

Andreas Luco — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Materia was developed in a commercial shop in La Condesa, a meeting point and a transit hub with a great offer of coffee shops, and contains the vibrant urban image influenced by different artistic currents through the years, such as Art Deco. The premise of the Bakery comes from the intention of feeding based on raw materials, seeking to eliminate the perception and predisposition that traditional bakery is the opposite of a healthy and beneficial diet. Inside the kitchen, they intend to work under a methodology with an approach focused entirely on the ingredients and their processes, favoring superfoods through cooking methods that enhance their best qualities, offering products that eliminate the guilt of eating a tasty pastry.

Kering Offices / FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise

Clara Ott — Tue, 25 May 2021 18:00:00 +0000

The global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods, Jewelry, and Watches: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, as well as Kering Eyewear. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury sustainably and responsibly.

La Increíble Library / MS Estudio

Valeria Silva — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In a small place in La Condesa neighborhood, in Mexico City, La Increible is born. La Increible is a proposal that speaks through its own formality. A neutral space, with timeless materials, that gives prominence to literature and exhibits.

3 Patios House / Once Once Arquitectura

Valeria Silva — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Casa 3 Patios was a project assignment for a client to live in the house with her teenage son. The program was to design a modern home that could be enjoyed in different ways in its interior and exterior spaces, to provide solutions for climatic comfort with passive and active energy systems, enhance state-of-the-art sustainable solutions, and be commercially attractive if wanted to be sold.

Basico Restaurant / MS Estudio

Valeria Silva — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Básico is a tribute to fresh and healthy food.Its space reflects the brand´s philosophy: love for healthy, simple and handcrafted food.

Glamorous Glass Bricks Are Booming – Again

Lilly Cao — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:30:00 +0000

In 1977, a New York Times article by Carter B. Horsley proclaimed that “Glamorous Glass Bricks Are Booming:” once a “less than first-class” material, it was beginning to gain acceptance among architects in residential and restaurant projects for its translucence, privacy, visual interest, and sense of order. However, following the industry’s brief but widespread use of glass bricks, many now associate the material with outdated 80’s architectural styles, an aesthetic that few seem interested in reviving. Yet pioneering contemporary architects have begun using this unique material in new and distinctly modern ways, whether for sleek and minimalist bathrooms, industrial bars and restaurants, vintage residential windows, or even experimental urban facades. As Horsley stated, it appears that glamorous glass bricks are booming – again.

Miniso Mexico Office / Grupo Lateral Arquitectura y Construcción

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000

The main objective of the project was to design a completely flexible space for the client's expansion needs, guiding the spaces according to their future plans.

V House / xamploo

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Located on a plain inside the forest of San Simón el Alto, Estado de México. Casa V is designed to enjoy its surroundings. Sunlight, trees, sky and air are always present and flowing to the different spaces of the house. The user always protected from the environment can partially touch nature.

Let's Taco 'Bout Taqueria Architecture

Mónica Arellano — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 04:00:00 +0000

A quintessential characteristic of Mexican culture — in addition to its architecture and rich pre-Colombian identity — is its gastronomy. In 2010, UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list inscribed Mexican Traditional Cuisine. The foundation remarked that "their knowledge and techniques express community identity, reinforce social bonds, and build stronger local, regional and national identities." However, from Mole to Birria and Pozole to Cochinita Pibil, the most iconic, versatile, and tasty meal is the taco.