Mexico has architectural treasures with a rich history and diverse cultural influences. From the ancient ruins of the Mayan and Aztec civilisations to the grandiose colonial buildings of the Spanish…
Architecture aims to inspire. Since art generally reflects man’s spiritual state in time, architecture must always consider the psychological and emotional impact it would have on a community. However, the…
Satellite City is a subdivision of residential area, situated in the northwest of the metropolitan region of Mexico. It was established in 1957 by the Mexican architect Luis Barragan and…
“Any work of architecture that does not express serenity is a mistake.” — Luis Barragan Built in 1976, Casa Gilardi is the last house built by the architect Luis Barragan…
El Faro del Comercio is an orange monolith lighthouse designed by the famous Mexican architect Luis Barragan and built by the architect Raúl Ferrara in 1984. This artistic monument is…
A stark white compound wall with a wooden door at the end, with a perpendicular wall bearing metal letters holding proudly, the name of the estate. You meander inside to…
“Architecture is an art when one consciously or unconsciously creates aesthetic emotion in the atmosphere and when this environment produces well-being.” …