Mexican architecture

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Project • By Entorno y ContextoCommercial Landscape

Mercado Público Díaz Mori

Historically, markets have served as essential meeting places for economic and cultural exchange, acting as vital infrastructure that nurtures community life. They not only facilitate the exchange of basic products but also preserve traditions that are integral to the social and cultural fabric. Andrés Cedillo / ESPACIOS Andrés Cedillo / ESPACIOS Built between 1984 and 1986 in the city of Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, the Porfirio Díaz Mori Public Market had significantly deteriorated after more than twenty years without proper maintenance. This situation led to the abandonment of traders and created insecurity due to structural and electrical problems. As part of the Urban Improvement Programme implemented by the Secret... More

NewsNews • 2 Jan 2025

Orchid Pavilion for Casa Wabi merges Oaxacan craft with Japanese philosophy

The Orchid Pavilion for Fundación Casa Wabi merges Oaxacan craft with Japanese philosophy. This permanent wooden structure was designed by Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA), a studio established by architect Bernardo Quinzaños. The pavilion is dedicated to the conservation of orchids in Oaxaca, Mexico, and celebrates “the strong interplay between the biological and cultural diversity of the landscape,” says CCA. Jaime Navarro Rafael Gamo Drawing by CCA Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica Fundación Casa Wabi is a non-profit organization that fosters a dialogue between contemporary art and local communities; the foundation is perhaps most famo... More

Project • By Dinamita TallerHousing

Casa Lantana

Casa Lantana is a home designed to offer a retreat-like space within the city, fostering both relaxation and connection. It captures the essence of a peaceful getaway while maintaining its urban context. Lorena Darquea The ground floor becomes an open plan, a terrace-like space where the completeopening of its windows allows the exterior to blend seamlessly with the interior. Theheights of the public area are enhanced by a level change that separates the entranceand kitchen from the living and dining areas, maintaining a shared view whiledistinguishing the spaces through variations in elevation. Lorena Darquea The ground floor is freed from dividing walls, with services integrated around theperimeter, optimizing both its spaciou... More

NewsNews • 12 Dec 2024

Fernanda Canales designs tranquil “House for the Elderly” in Sonora, Mexico

Mexican architecture studio Fernanda Canales has designed a semi-open, circular community center for older people in Naco, a town in north-eastern Sonora, Mexico. The “House for the Elderly” is a project for the Secretaría de Desarrollo Agrario, Territorial y Urbano (Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development). Built with a palette of simple, local materials, the tranquil center’s single level maintains a domestic scale in Naco’s small town center amidst an arid landscape. Rafael Gamo Fernanda Canales The project sits on a triangular plot at the corner of two streets, in an area without paving and public lighting. The 450-square-meter (4,844-square-feet) community center cons... More

Project • By Taller TequioPrivate Houses

Caribu House

Casa Caribu is located to the west of the Guadalajara metropolitan area in the municipality of Zapopan, Jalisco México. This area is adjacent to the Protected Natural Area of the Bosque de la Primavera, one of the largest natural spaces surrounding the city. Fortunately, the subdivision where Casa Caribu is situated lies at the edge of this zone, where the predominant forest of pines and oaks, due to the area’s altitude, integrates the house into this natural conservation system. The site’s topographical features, set within a wooded environment and at considerable elevation, include moderately steep terrain and abundant oak vegetation, which are integral to the Bosque de la Primavera natural system. These characteristics... More

NewsNews • 30 Oct 2024

Serene home in Mexico by HW Studio is cocooned in wood and bathed with warm zenithal light

Completed in July 2024, Casa Emma was designed by Mexican architectural practice HW Studio. Located in the city of Morelia in Michoacán, Mexico, the studio has transformed a small terrace house into a serene home, cocooned in wood and bathed with warm zenithal light. César Béjar César Béjar HW Studio Several years ago, the principals of HW Studio had the opportunity to visit the Paula Rego Museum in Cascais, a town and municipality in the Lisbon District of Portugal. Designed by Pritzker Prize laureate Eduardo Souto de Moura, the museum is notable for its two pyramid-shaped towers and distinguishing red-colored concrete. The architects from HW Studio recall: “Upon ent... More

Project • By Sordo MadalenoHousing

Amelia Tulum

The Amelia Tulum residential and commercial project forms part of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the Riviera Maya, within Aldea Zamá, which requires a lot of awareness as cenotes and jungle are all around. The intention is that the difference with the natural context will not be perceived, that the architecture becomes part of the jungle, just like the abandoned Mayan structures. Óscar Caballero for Sordo Madaleno Amelia Tulum’s concept is born of respect for the natural conditions of the climate, topography and native vegetation. The proposed construction has the least impact on the terrain, using the minimum footprint when raising the structure above the ground – the way a stilt house coexists wi... More

Project • By GARQUITEGPrivate Houses

Alegría Palace

Alegria Palace is a residence located in Brisas de Zicatela, Santa Maria Colotepec, Oaxaca. Its name was chosen based on the sensations it aims to evoke in users and the inspiration drawn from the selected architectural style, reminiscent of the palaces of North Africa. The main vision was to create a residence exclusively oriented towards rental. To achieve this goal and provide an attractive experience for tourists who stay there, the architectural design was inspired by a Moroccan style, aiming to attract both local and foreign tourists with a high visual and sensory aesthetic value in one of Mexico's most popular vacation destinations. Alex Kroktov Alex Kroktov The project offers the opportunity to inhabit a space of foreign... More

Project • By Taller Mexicano de ArquitecturaPrivate Houses

Casa EA

Casa EA, located on the outskirts of Mérida, Yucatán, features a "C" shaped design centered around a garden and pool. Manolo R. Solis Manolo R. Solis Manolo R. Solis Manolo R. Solis Manolo R. Solis Manolo R. Solis The residence combines natural light, ventilation, and views with regional materials like light-toned stone, black marble, chukum, and tropical woods. Manolo R. Solis Manolo R. Solis Manolo R. Solis Manolo R. Solis Manolo R. Solis Manolo R. Solis Manolo R. Solis This blend creates a warm, functional, and visually captivating retreat that harmonizes contemporary design with local character. Manolo R. Solis TAMA Taller Mexicano de Arquitectura... More

Project • By EditorialPrivate Houses

Sabino

Sabino is a residence that redefines its spatial boundaries on a narrow plot by maximizing its views. While it appears as a solid facade composed of three hermetic volumes from the outside, inside, this concept undergoes a complete transformation. The house visually expands, optimizing the plot area and offering a sense of unexpected spaciousness. Ariadna Polo Ariadna Polo Ariadna Polo The spaces are organized into three independent volumes that encourage outdoor activities, inviting inhabitants to enjoy the temperate climate of the area. The house opens up towards the central patio, evoking the traditional residential architecture of Querétaro. Ariadna Polo Ariadna Polo Ariadna Polo The floor plan fol... More

NewsNews • 12 Jul 2024

Tatiana Bilbao Estudio imagines design of Sea of Cortez aquarium like a ruin reclaimed by nature

In 2017, Mexico City-based Tatiana Bilbao Estudio was invited to design a building that should resemble an aquarium, provide a new landmark space in the seaport city of Mazatlán, Mexico, and represent the Sea of Cortez (a UNESCO World Heritage Site dubbed the “Aquarium of the World”). The studio designed a truly surreal edifice: a place imagined like a ruin — a building from the past or future — that has been reclaimed by nature. It arises from the understanding that humans do not control nature — instead, we are a part of it and must find ways to reconnect with our environment. With construction completed in 2023, the new building now serves as an educational and research center for the Sea of Cortez.... More

Project • By WORCRestaurants

CHINGU

It’s a restaurant that opens its doors in the Condesa neighborhood, designed by the Mexican firm WORC, whose concept arises from recreating the authentic flavors of Seoul’s street food in Mexico City. It is a space that serves as a stage for friends to share, immersing visitors in Korean culture through design and gastronomy. Zaickz Moz Zaickz Moz Upon entering, a red neon sign welcomes diners with the inscription “KDMX AUTHENTIC STREET FOOD,” inviting them to experience a space where a small lobby, long tables, and a kitchen island and restrooms for the restaurant are located. Zaickz Moz Zaickz Moz The main challenge of this project was to combine the Mexican context with the contemporary aesth... More

Project • By WORCRestaurants

Moradores

A “public house” that features a restaurant, an artistic display, and a community gathering place. Moradores describes itself as a “public house” composed of a restaurant, art exhibition, and a meeting point for the community, within a nearly 100-year-old house that is one of the few survivors of the evolution of a representative neighborhood in downtown Toluca. This architecture demanded to be rescued from oblivion, bringing light and life back to what was once a family home, and transforming it into a space for the community. Zaickz Moz Zaickz Moz It is located in the 5 de Mayo neighborhood, just a few meters from Zaragoza Garden and the old Toluca beer factory, an area that was characterized by its hig... More

Project • By Cuaik CDSApartments

The Village

The Village is another building within the same residential complex in Playa del Carmen as Costa, and it was thoughtfully designed by Sordo Madaleno. Albers S   The guiding principle behind the lobby's interior design was to embrace a straightforward approach to materiality and texture, thereby blurring the distinction between indoor and outdoor spaces. Thoughtfully positioned around the waiting room area, wooden stools invite guests to pause, while wooden sculptures by K the Kilo are thoughtfully integrated throughout the space to maintain a seamless flow to passing guests. Albers S   The reception desk, characterized by its long rounded shape with bold edges, mirrors the texture pattern present throughout the space... More

NewsArchello Awards • 22 Dec 2023

Casa Ederlezi winner of public vote for House of the Year (Urban)

Located in the metropolitan area of Monterrey, Mexico, Casa Ederlezi has been selected by public vote as Archello Awards 2023 House of the Year (Urban). The design by Practica Arquitectura works with the limited dimensions of its plot and project brief to carve out a series of tranquil and personal architectural experiences, with ample green space and 360-degree views from the expansive terrace at the top of the house.  Apertura Arquitectónica The architects explain that in general, their projects start by thinking about voids, the spaces outside the program where the essence of the space can be found. In this case, despite the site having limited dimensions of 5 meters by 20 meters, they were able to create a series o... More