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The Two Cathedrals of Managua: Architectural Memory After Nicaragua’s 1972 Earthquake

Moises Carrasco — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000

On December 23, 1972, Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, was struck by a 6.3-magnitude earthquake. In a matter of minutes, its urban core, which for decades had functioned as a compact political and economic center, abruptly collapsed. In the reconstruction process that followed, the authorities sought not simply to rebuild but to reorganize. Their objective was to decentralize the city and prevent future paralysis by dispersing functions across multiple zones. Among the most significant architectural outcomes of this shift was the new Metropolitan Cathedral. Its modernist language symbolized both institutional continuity and urban transformation. In doing so, it embodied Managua's transition from a Spanish-style, centralized urban grid to a contemporary, decentralized metropolis.

Casa FT / HRTD Hurtado Arquitectos

Andreas Luco — Fri, 26 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000

CASA FT is a single-family residence for a retired couple, located in a forest context, outside of the urban perimeter of Managua. The earth movement in this project was minimized by placing the main house and social living on two different levels, adapting the project to the level of natural terrain. It is characterized by the unusual application of acid textures on the exterior and interior of the house to create a washed Chukum look-alike texture, without being that.

Architecture Classics: Rubén Darío National Theatre / José Francisco Terán

Gilberto Martínez García — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

The Rubén Darío National Theate of Nicaragua is both a landmark of modern architecture in Central America and a model for architects the world over.

Holy Ghost Chapel / Ricci Architetti Studio

Daniela Cardenas — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Spiritual refuge for visitors, perpetual adoration and includes traditional religious ceremonial activities.