Oaxaca architecture

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

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

Taller MRD and DFArquitectos collaborate to revitalize the Santa María Petapa market in Oaxaca, Mexico, offering it a new opportunity after the devastating earthquake of 2017. Established by the Urban Improvement Program (PMU) and headed by the Secretariat of Agrarian and Territorial Development and Urban (SEDATU), this project had as its main objective the unification and integration of a previously urban and socially fractured space. By preserving the site's distinctive cultural elements, such as ocher-toned brick and clay structures, the team not only managed to preserve its origin, but also forged a lasting legacy. Jesús Omar Luis Salvatierra Jesús Omar Luis Salvatierra What we found on the site was an ur... More

"Cozana Prime" stands as a monument to sophistication and innovation in the heart of the historic center of Oaxaca, Mexico. This avant-garde nightclub not only respects the classic architecture of its location, with columns, courtyards, and moldings, but also incorporates an innovative architectural design that merges authenticity and avant-garde, creating a unique space that seamlessly integrates with the pre-existing structure. omar lopez bautista omar lopez bautista Upon entering the space, visitors are immersed in a unique experience from the illuminated entrance, a tunnel adorned with frames and lattice that foreshadows the richness of sensations that lie ahead. This corridor leads to the central courtyard, highlighted by a... More

Located in Zicatela, Oaxaca, on the southwest coast of Mexico, within the conurbation of Puerto Escondido, this building stood in a place of high tourist demand and was ideal for recreation. With a population of 45,000 inhabitants, this city stood out for its recreational and surfing beaches, its gastronomy, its orography, its vernacular architecture, and its bohemian charm. These characteristics positioned this city as one of the fastest-growing and most attractive vacation destinations in the country and internationally. Alex Kortkov Situated in one of the areas with the highest tourist potential, just within a 10-minute walking distance from the beach, the project was designed through a rigorous market analysis to respond to the hi... More