The Mexican Architecture
What historical period marks the beginning of contemporary Mexican architecture’s global recognition?
Early 2000s, after the economic crisis of the 1990s.
The four main elements: nature, air, water and earth.
What is the purpose of the Laboratorio de Vivienda INFONAVIT
To test, evaluate, and validate new prototype houses.
What defines Rocha’s material palette?
Concrete, brick, and wood
What social or cultural theme often defines Mexican architecture from the last two decades?
Contextualism and social impact.
What was the name of the government programme that built the library for the blind that was replaced with the Biblioteca para Ciegos y Débiles Visuales
Ciudad de los Libros
What does the acronym PILARES mean?
Puntos de Innovación, Libertad, Arte, Educación y Saberes
What natural element is central to Kalach’s architectural philosophy?
Water and landscape integration.
How has globalization influenced architecture in Mexico?
Through the exchange of ideas and international collaborations.
When and by whom was PRODUCTORA established?
PRODUCTORA was founded in 2006 in Mexico City by Carlos Bedoya, Victor Jaime, Abel Perles, and Wonne Ickx.
What materials represent the dialogue between tradition and innovation?
Concrete, brick, and wood reinterpreted with modern techniques.
Which library was Biblioteca Vasconcelos compared to by architect Peter Cook?
Asplund’s Library in Helsinki
Which urban issue has become central to architectural discourse in Mexico City?
Density and inequality.
Name a concept that Escobedo used to describe her Serpentine Pavilion
Light, shadow or reflection
What is the name of the studio that developed the furniture for the Laboratorio de Vivienda INFONAVIT
Esrawe Studio
How do both Kalach and Rocha reinterpret modernism?
Through a human, and contextual approach.