The incorporation of the human figure is one of the most effective tools used in architectural photography: it helps the viewer decipher the scale of work and assess its amplitude. While it successfully communicates a rough idea of the measurements of the elements in the picture, it also helps architecture become more relatable and accessible. People engage better with the built environment when it is populated, mainly because the human sense of society and community is the cornerstone of our civilization. With this in mind, we are showcasing a selection of our favorite photographs where the human figure takes center stage, enhancing our reading of architecture.
Santomate Restaurant / Daniela Bucio Sistos // Taller de Arquitectura y Diseño
https://www.archdaily.com/944163/santomate-restaurant-daniela-bucio-sistos-taller-de-arquitectura-y-disenoValeria Silva
Avenida Central Building / Emilio Alvarez Abouchard Arquitectura
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Architects: Emilio Alvarez Abouchard Arquitectura
- Area: 400 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Saint-Gobain, CASTEL, Interlift
https://www.archdaily.com/924669/avenida-central-building-emilio-alvarez-abouchard-arquitecturaAndreas Luco
Kaspé House / Zeller & Moye
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Architects: Zeller & Moye
- Area: 248 m²
- Year: 2018
https://www.archdaily.com/919031/casa-kaspe-zeller-and-moyeDaniel Tapia
16 Ephemeral Installations Designed by Mexican Architects
As we have seen throughout the history of architecture, ephemeral installations and pavilions are important tools for talking about specific moments in architecture in an almost immediate way. While it is true some pavilions have been so relevant that they broke with their ephemeral quality to become permanent, such as the German Pavilion in Barcelona, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, most are documented in photographs, plans and experiences to be rewritten in future projects.
https://www.archdaily.com/916225/16-ephemeral-installations-designed-by-mexican-architectsMónica Arellano
Zirahuén House / Daniela Bucio Sistos // Taller de Arquitectura y Diseño
https://www.archdaily.com/913651/zirahuen-house-daniela-bucio-sistos-taller-de-arquitectura-y-disenoPilar Caballero