Being the ninth-biggest metropolitan city in the country of Mexico, Torreon is a city that stands out as one of the country’s biggest and most important economic and industrial centres. The city was known for being a ranching hub before transforming into a more industrial site in the 20th century. The city stands out because of its diverse architectural panorama that shows the city’s evolution from a more agricultural to a technologically influenced one. The type of architectural language the region has to offer may be termed contemporary, with regional influences stemming from its indigenous history.
Torreon as a city is full of cultural diaspora and visual surprises for the viewer. Home to many historical landmarks such as the Plaza De Toros, the oldest and one of the most significant historical sites in the city. This Plaza serves as a mecca for artists, matadors, and athletes alike due to its cultural diversity as a built structure that hosts the famous bullfighting events. Another significant sculptural landmark in Torreon is the Christ of the Noas. This landmark holds religious and cultural relevance for locals due to its literal visual homage to the Holy Christ. The site is a tourist hub for tourists and locals alike, offering various recreational activities.
Given its rich cultural and historical nuances, the architectural scope of the city is also ever-changing. Here is a list of the most imminent top 30 architectural firms in Torreon and their notable works, arranged alphabetically and in no order of preference.
Rethinking the Future is a global platform for architecture and design. Along with our authors, RTF has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are random in alphabetical order and not ranked in any manner.
AP Arquitectura | Torreón
Scope of services: Residential, Interior Design, Construction, Remodelling and Architectural Visualisation.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial.
Locations of Built Projects: Torreon.
Website: ap-arquitectura.ueniweb.com/#about_us
Style of work: Modern, Contemporary.
This architectural service provides design consultation, interior design, remodelling and architectural visualisation for a variety of residential and commercial projects. The team of architects seeks to provide minimalist yet inspirational design responses whilst using local design elements and materials.
Baan Estudio de Arquitectura
Scope of services: Construction management and supervision, Architectural Design, Executive projects and 3D Visualisation.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Institutional.
Locations of Built Projects: Torreon.
Website: www.facebook.com/Baan-estudio-de-arquitectura-103255198248387/
Style of work: Modern, Contemporary.
This architectural firm focuses on modern and clean design with basic geometric volumes that are enhanced with the interplay of lines, texture, and color. This studio works on residential, commerical as well as institutional building typologies and also provides construction management and 3D visualisation services.
Almeras | Torreón
Scope of services: Architectural Firm with a focus on conceptual development of housing society.
Types of Built Projects: Residential.
Locations of Built Projects: Northern Torreon.
Style of work: Modern and Minimalist.
Website: almeras.mx/
Almeras is a local architectural firm based in Northern Torreon that focuses on providing conceptual development services for the construction of housing societies. It primarily deals with residential building typologies and works along a minimalist and modern design aesthetic.
Arquiterra
Scope of services: Construction/Execution
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Landscape and Interior
Locations of Built Projects: Built across various cities in Torreón, Coah.
Style of work: Modern, Minimal and Contemporary. Arquiterra aims to maximize use of natural materials and plantation
Website: facebook.com/Arquiterra01
Arquiterra is a local architectural firm that has a sustainable design approach that is combined with modern/contemporary aesthetics to create marvels of architecture. The company’s main scope of services pertains to mainly construction and execution. Moreover, the service encompasses Residential and commercial buildings that follow a mixture of modern and contemporary style.
Adalberto Gámez Arquitectos | Torreón
Scope of services: Residential, Interior, Landscape, Construction/Execution
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Landscape, Interior.
Locations of Built Projects: Major projects located across various cities in Torreón, Coah.
Style of work: Modern, Contemporary. Adalberto Gámez Arquitectos have managed to create a synthesis of modern work with inspiration form natural colors and materials.
Website: www.adalbertogamezarquitectos.com/
This design firm uses a strictly modern approach to design that is both minimal and timeless. This studio has various projects that are spread out across various cities in Torreon and deal with a multitude of project types especially residential and landscape. This design studio aims to create a synergy between a modern design approach and vernacular materials that reflect nature.
Arq. Pedro Muñoz
Scope of services: Interior Design, Executive Plans, Construction, Commercial.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial.
Locations of Built Projects: Torreon.
Style of work: Modern, Contemporary.
Website: arq-pedro-munoz.ueniweb.com/#services
A design studio based in Torreon that deals with services pertaining to interior design, executive plans and construction, this firm has numerous residential and commercial projects to their name. Their style of work is modern and contemporary.
Arquitectura y Espacio Global SA de CV
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Interior, Landscape, Construction/Execution
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Landscape, Interior.
Locations of Built Projects: Various projects located across various cities in Torreón, Coah.
Website: www.arquetipo11.com/
Style of work: Modern, Contemporary. Arquitectura y Espacio Global SA de CV has worked on numerous residential and commercial projects, both large-scale and small-scale.
The company is one of the few that are working on large-scale commercial projects. Their design is based on using bold volumes combined with use of natural textures to create distinctive modern design.
Arquetipo 11 | Torreón
Scope of services: Residential, Interior, Landscape, Construction/Execution
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Landscape, Interior.
Locations of Built Projects: Various projects located across various cities in Torreón, Coah.
Website: www.arquetipo11.com/
Style of work: Modern, Contemporary, Traditional. Arquetipo 11 has been measures of bioconstruction and sustainability by using traditional methods of construction with local materials
This studio is one of the few that promotes sustainability in architectural design and construction. It aims to bring a change in the local and international market by creating exemplary projects that can compete with the local market.
Arquinorte.
Scope of services: Architectural design, Landscape, Structure and Construction/Execution
Types of Built Projects: Commercial and Residential
Locations of Built Projects: Majority of their projects are built across various cities in Torreón, Coah.
Style of work: Modern, Contemporary. Arquinorte promotes the use of natural materials for their projects.
Website: arquinorte.com/
Based in Torreon and operational across various cities, this firm has more than 20 residential and commercial projects to their name. This firm offers architectural design, construction, and structural services for residential and commercial projects. This architectural firm focuses on the usage of natural materials for their projects whilst following a modern design approach
Basil Cocinas | Torreón
Scope of services: Interior Design (Kitchen and related fit outs)
Types of Built Projects: Residential/ outdoor and kitchen spaces.
Locations of Built Projects: Torreon.
Website: www.basil.com.mx/
Style of work: Modern, Contemporary. Rustic touch to highlight the homely feel.
Basil Cocinas is a design studio that focuses on interior design, especially for kitchens and related fit outs. It aims to provide design services for outdoor spaces and outdoor kitchens as well. The design aesthetic for this firm is modern with a touch of rustic.
