One cannot talk about Mexican architecture without thinking of Luis Barragán. This architect, who was born in the state of Jalisco, is the genius mind behind many architectural icons in the country. His work with transparencies, lines, color and visual coherence has earned him a...
The use of color in architecture plays a more important role than that of ornament. The chromatic choices are related to the building’s purpose, the culture in which it is settled, the needs of the people it will host and its development as a whole....
The global environmental crisis has caused an accelerated search for quick and clear solutions. Within architecture, there have been several projects assuring to provide sustainable universal alternatives: there is nothing less ecological than the idea of a universal prototype. ...
Throughout history, different forms of art and human expressions have established dialogues among them, becoming each other’s source of inspiration, challenge and questioning. It’s fascinating to reflect on these intersections, to find clues and encounters, as well as to imagine where these movements will...
Throughout history, different forms of art and human expressions have established dialogues among them, becoming each other’s source of inspiration, challenge and questioning. It’s fascinating to reflect on these intersections, to find clues and encounters, as well as to imagine where these movements will...
Architectural tourism is a fascinating way to get to know different cultures and chapters in History. Even though one may think at first about the classical attractions like the Tour Eiffel, the Mexican or Egyptian pyramids, or the most iconic palaces, there are always hidden...
The environmental crisis we’re facing is not going anywhere unless we take solid actions. Nowadays, we’re living in a time where the need to find more sustainable ways to develop our projects, to execute our ideas and to preserve our natural resources and reduce our...
Sustainability is more than a trend: it’s a much needed response to the ecological and climate crisis we’re facing. While many construction companies are already implementing sustainable policies, there’s still a long way to go from here. Here’s a list of revolutionary materials that are...
Every mastermind will eventually -even at the beginning of the project- need the experience, knowledge and help from other masters; in the use of materials, building structures, construction, designing, painting, plating, woodworking, etc. Because nothing great has ever been done by just one person, one...
