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Architects: BAAQ'
- Area: 3600 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Factor Eficiencia
Jaime Navarro
Dr. Atl 285 Apartment Building / BAAQ'
Tropical Modernism: Puerto Rico's New Homes, Hotels and Hostels
The history of Puerto Rico is reflected in its cities. The territory’s architecture has evolved from simple structures made of wood and thatch to monumental modern works. Shaped by both internal and external forces across its varied landscapes, Puerto Rico’s diverse styles represent over 400 years of Spanish rule and over 100 years as an unincorporated territory of the United States. Today, the island’s modern architecture reflects its multicultural background.
Garden House Escandón / CPDA Arquitectos
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Architects: CPDA Arquitectos
- Area: 2300 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Entorno Taller de Paisaje
Mexican Pavilion at the 2021 Venice Biennale Explores the Value of Mexican Contemporary Architecture
The Ministry of Culture of the Government of Mexico and the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature (INBAL) have unveiled the Mexican pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2021 entitled Displacements ("Desplazamientos"), a curatorial work led by Isadora Hastings, Natalia de La Rosa, Mauricio Rocha, and Elena Tudela.
The San Juan Ernesto Pugibet Market / a|911
Azteca Pavilion Dining Room + Market / a|911
Los Chocolates Community Development Center / Taller de Arquitectura Mauricio Rocha + Gabriela Carrillo
Red House / TARA | Taller de Arquitectura
GUERRERO 108 Building / VOX arquitectura + Rojkind Arquitectos
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Architects: Rojkind Arquitectos, VOX arquitectura
- Area: 2037 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Saint-Gobain, Cemex, Novaceramic
Architecture of Mexico: Projects that Demonstrate the Style and Culture of Sinaloa
Sinaloa is a state located in the northwestern part of Mexico bordered by the states of Sonora, Chihuahua, Durango, Nayarit, and by the Gulf of California to the west. It consists of over 58200 km² of territory and is the agricultural hub of Mexico.
Zicatela House / Taller de Arquitectura X / Alberto Kalach
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Architects: Taller de Arquitectura X / Alberto Kalach
- Year: 2016
Flores House / FUSTER + Architects
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Architects: FUSTER + Architects
- Area: 2915 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Ecológica Carmelo
Green Grass Condesa Restaurant / Taller David Dana
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Architects: Taller David Dana
- Area: 2206 ft²
- Year: 2020
Architecture in Mexico: Emblematic Houses of Valle de Bravo
Mexico's Valle de Bravo region, to the southeast of Mexico City, is characterized by the Presa Miguel Alemán lake, created in 1947 as a reservoir for Mexico City and Toluca's water supply. Thanks to its proximity to the capital, Valle de Bravo is a popular weekend destination for residents of surrounding cities. This in turn has sparked the interest of various architects, who have aimed to create projects that enhance visitors' experience such as offering an optimal view of the lake, or an immersive experience in the surrounding forest.
Meet the Winners of the 2020 Panamerican Architecture Biennial of Quito
On November 20, the 2020 Panamerican Architecture Biennial of Quito (BAQ 2020) announced the winners of the present edition. Every other year, the BAQ "invites to discuss contemporary production of the built environment, aiming to improve the practice of our profession" in the Americas.
Archigram and the Dystopia of Small-Scale Living Spaces
Until recently, the origins of the tiny-house movement were of little interest to the scientific community; however, if we take a look at the history of architecture and its connection to the evolution of human lifestyles, we can detect pieces and patterns that paint a clearer picture of the foundations of this movement that has exploded in the last decade as people leave behind the excesses of old and opt for a much more minimalist and flexible way of life.