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• Architects Office

  Alejandro Sánchez García - Taller 6A

• Location

  De La Ciudadela, Colonia Centro, Centro, 06000 Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico

• Category

  Interiors Architecture

• Collaborators

  Alejandro Sánchez Garcia, Alfredo Cortes Tellez, Mariza Flores Pacheco, Francisco Ramos Olvera, Gricelda Hernández

• Area

  600.0 sqm

• Project Year

  2010

• Photographs

  Jaime Navarro

The Royal Academy has revealed the shortlist for their annual prize recognizing young talent in architecture, the Dorfman Award. The award is given to those "...reimagining the future of architecture and whose work demonstrates a high degree of sensitivity to local and global context." The 2019 shortlist comprises four emerging architects practicing across the globe.

This year's shortlisted designers/practices are: Fernanda Canales (Mexico), Alice Casey and Cian Duggan of TAKA Architects (Ireland), Mariam Kamara of Atelier Masomi (Niger), and Boonserm Premthada of Bangkok Project Studio (Thailand.) The jury for this year's prize included chair Alan Stanton, Louisa Hutton, Phyllida Barlow, Kirsty Wark, Lesley Lokko, and Richard Burdett. The winner will be announced later this year.

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• Architects

  ANTNA

• Location

  Temixco, Morelos, Mexico

• Category

  Extension

• Lead Architects

  Diego Rivero Borrell, Santiago Arroyo

• Area

  16.0 m2

• Project Year

  2017

• Photographs

  Jaime Navarro

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When the time comes to separate or close off spaces, it's important to keep in mind solutions that will adapt and cater to your project. In this step, it's important to define, not only the materials needed to complete the project, but how the final product will interact with the people who will use it.  Some of the most highly recommended solutions are foldable, collapsable, stackable, or hanging mechanisms that allow interiors and exteriors to be integrated without completely losing their individual functions. 

If you're looking for help or inspiration for this process, take a look at 6 projects that effectively utilize these versatile building systems. 

Throughout history, markets have provided an important function in the exchange of foods, books, spices, everyday items, and even ideas. From Mexican Tianguis to North African Souks, they played an essential element in the configuration of urban spaces.

Different architects have approached this challenge, where spatial distribution plays a fundamental role in creating adequate logistics and circulation.

We've selected 20 markets and their plan and section to inspire your next project. 

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• Architects

  ESRAWE

• Location

  Mexico City, Mexico

• Category

  Bar

• Architect in charge

  Rodrigo López

• Concept

  Héctor Esrawe

• Coordination

  Antonio Chávez

• Ceramics

  Cerámica Suro

• Lighting

  Luca Salas

• Area

  1937.5 ft2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Jaime Navarro

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• Architects

  Miguel de la Torre

• Location

  Anillo Vial Fray Junípero Serra 7901, La Purisima, 76146 Santiago de Queretaro, Qro., Mexico

• Category

  Store

• Architects in Charge

  Miguel de la Torre, Rodrigo Márquez

• Area

  8900.0 m2

• Project Year

  2017

• Photography

  Jaime Navarro

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The Oscar Niemeyer Award for Latin American Architecture is a renowned initiative by the Latin American Architecture Biennial Network (REDBAAL). This award recognizes the best architectural production, unquestionable empowerment, and presence of Latin American architecture in the international context.

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• Architects

  Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos

• Location

  Palacio Versalles 237, Lomas de Reforma, 11930 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

• Category

  Apartments

• Architectural project

  Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos

• President

  Javier Sordo Madaleno Bringas

• Architecture Director

  Javier Sordo Madaleno de Haro

• Project Director

  Fernando Sordo Madaleno de Haro

• Design manager

  Alejandro Espejel

• Design Team

  Miguel Baranda Estrada, Iovany Fuentes Guerrero, David Pazos Tesorero

• Area

  5471.0 m2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Jaime Navarro, HH Fotografía

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At first sight, when approaching CDMX from the sky, is overwhelming. A sea of buildings indicates an arrival to the fifth most populated capital in the world. The size of the city, makes it difficult to recognize its limits, so it is inevitable to use urban and suburban landmarks such as the Zócalo square (downtown), Tamayo Museum in Chapultepec Park (West), University City, the Frida Kahlo Museum (Coyoacán), and Ciudad Satélite (north exit), to orient yourself.

Located in a strategic geographical position within the traditional routes of design, the city benefits from the connections and close interactions with North America and Europe. Fortunately, these external tendencies are refined within the "local" filter; the vast history and tradition of indigenous Mexican cultures permeate foreign influences making them unique creations, with a marked interest in native materials and working techniques.

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Wood has been an indispensable material in the history of civilization. Different regions from around the world have used it for specific climatic conditions. Mexico, as we have mentioned on several occasions, is an extensive country where different climates, resources and ways of life fit. Therefore the application of wood in architecture has been developed in a number of ways, from its structural use to produce roofs for Mayan huts to projects that seek to revive vernacular architecture.

While the handling of this material is difficult due to its specific detail management, it presents a multitude of benefits from its aesthetic appeal, air circulation, and even smell. Take a look at 16 Mexican projects that use wood in wondrous ways. 

The spatial distribution of a restaurant or bar is essential to its success. Faced with this design challenge, several architects have experimented and proposed configurations that both enhance the use of space in different culinary experiences.

With this being said, take a look at 50 gastronomic establishments in plan and section to inspire your next design.

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One of the most important factors to consider when designing is the climate of the site. This can create difficulties when it comes to extreme climates and it is necessary to use insulation materials that adapt to changing conditions. However, when discussing Mexico and its specific climate, this can be an opportunity for architects to create microclimates and spaces that blur the transition of interiors and exteriors.

Patios have become a traditional element of design. They create interesting psychological effects that fuse the conception of the interior and exterior, the common and private. It is a way to bring sunlight and rain into the house, to open up paths and coexistences that do not occur in interiors. Below, a selection of projects in Mexico that use the patio as the main design resource.