It has become evident that the spaces we inhabit have changed. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to appreciate values as lighting, ventilation, and comfort when working in home.
Refurbishment, Adaptive Reuse and Extension of Apartments in Mexico
https://www.archdaily.com/971018/refurbishment-adaptive-reuse-and-extension-of-apartments-in-mexicoMónica Arellano
World Architecture Day 2021: Accelerating Urban Action for a Carbon-Free World
Celebrated on the first Monday of every October, World Architecture Day was set up by the Union International des Architects (UIA) back in 2005 to “remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat”, coinciding with UN-Habitat's World Habitat Day.
This year both organizations have defined themes related to improving the quality of life and reducing the effects of the climate crisis by taking action in the built environment. While the International Union of Architects' 2021 World Architecture Day theme is "Clean Environment for a Healthy World", UN-Habitat's World Habitat Day has announced "Accelerating Urban Action for a Carbon-Free World" as their topic.
https://www.archdaily.com/969448/world-architecture-day-2021-accelerating-urban-action-for-a-carbon-free-worldNicolás Valencia
Architecture in Mexico: Projects that Highlight the Estado de Mexico Territory
There are several reasons why the Estado de Mexico (a state, not the country) is important not only at the national level but also because of its intrinsic relationship with Mexico City since 59 of its municipalities are considered part of the Metropolitan Area of the Valley of Mexico. In this area, there are a large number of industrial plants. In addition, it houses some of the most visited archaeological sites such as Teotihuacán, Tetzuco, Azcapotzalco, Chalco, and Amaquemecan.
https://www.archdaily.com/969356/architecture-in-mexico-projects-that-highlight-the-estado-de-mexico-territoryMónica Arellano
Rinconada Margaritas / Luis Aldrete
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Architects: Luis Aldrete
- Area: 10126 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Hansgrohe, Novaceramic
https://www.archdaily.com/874280/rinconada-margaritas-luis-aldreteRayen Sagredo
Architecture in Mexico: Projects that Highlight the Morelos Territory
Morelos is a state nestled in the south-central region of Mexico, surrounded by the states of Puebla, Guerrero, Estado de México, and Mexico City. With just over 4,893 km² of territory, it's Mexico's second smallest state. It's capital and largest city is Cuernavaca.
https://www.archdaily.com/967337/architecture-in-mexico-projects-that-highlight-the-morelos-territoryMónica Arellano
La Duna Skatepark and Communal Centre / Oficina de Vinculación UNAM + Valia Wright + Eduardo Peón + Elías Group
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Architects: Eduardo Peón , Elías Group, Oficina de Vinculación UNAM, Valia Wright
- Area: 92570 ft²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: GCC, Microsoft Office
https://www.archdaily.com/967011/la-duna-skatepark-and-communal-centre-oficina-de-vinculacion-unam-plus-valia-wright-plus-eduardo-peon-plus-elias-groupPilar Caballero
Open Air: New Ways We Can Live Together in Nature
“We need a new spatial contract." This is the call of Hashim Sarkis, curator of the Venice Biennale 2021, as an invitation for architects to imagine new spaces in which we can live together. Between a move towards urban flight and global housing crises, the growth of more low-rise, dense developments may provide an answer in the countryside. Turning away from single family homes in rural areas and suburbs, modern housing projects are exploring new models of shared living in nature.
https://www.archdaily.com/945196/open-air-new-ways-we-can-live-together-in-natureEric Baldwin
Chiapas 168 Building / Vertebral
https://www.archdaily.com/965835/chiapas-168-building-vertebralPilar Caballero
Hotel Tepoztlán / Taller Carlos Marín + Pasquinel Studio
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Architects: Pasquinel Studio, Taller Carlos Marín
- Area: 1537 m²
- Year: 2020
https://www.archdaily.com/941774/hotel-tepoztlan-taller-carlos-marin-plus-pasquinel-studioClara Ott
What Are The Most Used Materials in Social Housing? 15 Diverse Applications and Construction Styles
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Choice of building materials and the inherent continuous reflection about the reach and capabilities of architecture are an interesting alternative way to approach this issue. The materials used in social housing should address local and economic possibilities and the real needs for access to housing in the contemporary context.
In this article, we analyze different projects published on our site to identify some of the predominant materials used in social housing, both for the formation of structures or enclosures. The intentions of this are two-fold: firstly, to create a worldwide panorama of different case studies with different construction styles from a range of geographical locations, and secondly, to provide inspiration and tools to architects to make better social housing.
Below we present 15 social housing projects and their diverse materials and construction styles.
https://www.archdaily.com/881187/which-are-the-most-used-materials-in-social-housingFabian Dejtiar
Architecture of Mexico: Projects that Highlight the State of Aguascalientes
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Aguascalientes is a small state in the heart of Mexico, located 480 km northeast of Mexico City and nestled between the states of Zacatecas and Jalisco. With just 5618 km² of territory, it is Mexico's third smallest state. It's capital and most populated city is Aguascalientes, or "hot waters" in English, is named for the numerous hot springs found throughout the area.
https://www.archdaily.com/963539/architecture-of-mexico-projects-that-highlight-the-state-of-aguascalientesMónica Arellano
Nuestro Sueño House / Espacio 18 Arquitectura
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Architects: Espacio 18 Arquitectura
- Area: 343 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Cemex, Helvex, Interceramic, Novaceramic, Tecnolite
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Professionals: Acople Carpintería
https://www.archdaily.com/964176/nuestro-sueno-house-espacio-18-arquitecturaAgustina Coulleri
Lunchrooms Industrial Facility / Taller de Arquitectura Miguel Montor
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Architects: Taller de Arquitectura Miguel Montor
- Area: 4350 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Adobe, CYVSA, Cemex, Supra Desarrollos
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Professionals: Taller de paisaje entorno, FABRIC S.A. de C.V, COMAQSO
https://www.archdaily.com/963819/lunchrooms-industrial-facility-taller-de-arquitectura-miguel-montorAndreas Luco
Ajuala Restaurant / Portafoglio Grupo Arquitectónico + Grupo HCR
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Architects: Grupo HCR, Portafoglio Grupo Arquitectónico
- Area: 497 m²
- Year: 2019
https://www.archdaily.com/961220/ajuala-restaurant-portafoglio-grupo-arquitectonico-plus-grupo-hcrValeria Silva
Manuel Dublán Reurbano / PRODUCTORA
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Architects: PRODUCTORA
- Area: 1450 m²
- Year: 2021
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Professionals: Colinas del Buen, Taller M2
https://www.archdaily.com/960664/manuel-dublan-reurbano-productoraClara Ott
Solar Design: How Architecture and Energy Come Together
Solar design in contemporary architecture is rooted in the profession's sustainable turn. The relationship between architecture and energy is tied to both passive strategies and performance via more recent innovations in technology. As one way to begin addressing the global climate crisis and greenhouse gas emissions, solar design is reshaping cities and architecture around the world.
https://www.archdaily.com/933697/solar-design-how-architecture-and-energy-come-togetherEric Baldwin
The Possibilities of Pigmented Concrete: 20 Buildings Infused With Color
When we think of concrete, the color gray generally comes to mind. The traditional mixture of concrete, which comprises cement, gravel, sand, and water may vary in color depending on elements and admixtures but naturally varies from light to dark gray. However, compounds that add pigment to the mixture are becoming increasingly prevalent and popular, as they infuse the concrete with hues more stable than paint. These shades result from the addition of oxides: yellow, red and their derivations (eg. brown) are obtained with the addition of iron oxide; chromium and cobalt oxide create the greens and blues, respectively. For black concrete, it is common to use black iron oxide and carbon oxide combined with pozzolanic cement.
https://www.archdaily.com/910825/the-possibilities-of-pigmented-concrete-18-buildings-infused-with-colorEduardo Souza
Amacueca House / COA arquitectura + Departamento de Arquitectura
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Architects: CoA arquitectura, Departamento de Arquitectura
- Area: 415 m²
- Year: 2015
https://www.archdaily.com/880985/amacueca-house-coa-arquitectura-plus-departamento-de-arquitecturaRayen Sagredo