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A selection of the best projects of 2018 by ArchDaily Mexico

Mónica Arellano — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:57:00 +0000

Throughout 2018, we selected thousands of projects for publication on our site, occasionally highlighting a few for their innovative techniques and materials, their integration with their context, or their community engagement. Working daily with editors in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, Chile, China, and Northern Ireland, and thanks to the extensive network we have forged with institutions worldwide, we have the tools to gain a much broader perspective on current architectural production—not only in Mexico, but globally.

Indigenous Children's House / Tabb Architecture

Cristobal Rojas — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:53:00 +0000

When discussing design, we always talk about impact and consequently about people, which is why the best designs are empathetic. The Casa del Niño Indígena (Indigenous Children's Home) is a facility that serves as a shelter for Indigenous boys and girls, located in Vícam, one of the eight Yaqui towns in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. The situation is challenging; some travel dozens of miles to study and be cared for here, with practically all of them coming from neighboring towns.

World Day of Social Justice: 20 Projects Promoting Equality in Latin America

Belén Maiztegui — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

“These types of projects are of vital importance because they seek to reverse social, economic, urban, and political instability, providing organized attention to community needs and creating built platforms that serve as a bridge between the intrapersonal and intra-institutional scales.” Excerpt from the project description of the Community Development Center / OCA + BONINI

12 Built Projects Serving Vulnerable Sectors in Mexico

Mónica Arellano — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:00:00 +0000

In recent years, architectural production in Mexico has faced a series of extraordinary challenges. Some of these stem from natural disasters that severely shook at least nine states, leaving several areas gravely affected across Mexico City, Puebla, Morelos, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Tlaxcala, Guerrero, and the State of Mexico. However, these events also served as a catalyst, prompting the architectural community to increase its focus—and active involvement—on housing and infrastructure for the most vulnerable sectors of the population.

Winners of the XV National and International Biennial of Mexican Architecture 2018

Mónica Arellano — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 21:53:00 +0000

The Federation of Associations of Architects of the Mexican Republic, A.C., invited all Mexican architects to participate in the XIV National and International Biennial of Mexican Architecture 2018. This event aimed to identify the country's best architectural works, as well as publications, research projects, and theses, while recognizing their authors and disseminating the most relevant works. Through analysis and criticism, the goal was to foster reflection on responsible contemporary architecture and sustainable solutions. A single Gold Medal was awarded in this biennial, and the projects were classified into 23 categories, which featured various Honorable Mentions and Silver Medals. Read on to discover the winners.