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.
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 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
How do both Kalach and Rocha reinterpret modernism?
Through a human, tactile, and contextual approach.