Eduardo Calvo Santisbón

Architecture in Mexico: Projects Using Stone

March 09, 2024

Due to their aesthetic, sustainable, durable, and resistant qualities, stone materials have accompanied the disciplines of architecture and engineering since their origins. As is known, in Mexico, stone has been a fundamental element in pre-Hispanic constructions where experimentation was done with vaults, ashlars, masonry, etc.

However, the industrialization of this material, the perfection of techniques, and experimentation with its various applications have allowed buildings erected today to continue using it in different ways and various regions of the country, specifically in wooded areas. For this reason, we have compiled a selection of projects that include houses, haciendas, hotels, restaurants, and terraces to continue inspiring you.

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Bars and Restaurants: 50 Examples in Plan and Section

August 26, 2023

The spatial distribution of a restaurant or bar is essential to its success. Faced with this design challenge, several architects have experimented and proposed configurations that both enhance the use of space in different culinary experiences.

With this being said, take a look at 50 gastronomic establishments in plan and section to inspire your next design.

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Housing Complex Corazón de Tierra / P11 Arquitectos

February 25, 2021

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Architects: P11 Arquitectos
Area: 5780 m²
Year: 2021
Manufacturers: AutoCAD, Boxito, Elemetic

Green Balconies: Gardens with Altitude

May 06, 2020

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With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping through the world's urban centers, governments worldwide are urging citizens to hunker down at home in a bid to quell the virus' spread. For apartment dwellers under quarantine, balconies have become the new platforms for entertainment and social interaction, making now an opportune moment in rethinking how we design and build these outdoor urban spaces.

Architecture in Mexico: Exploring Houses to Understand the Territory of Mérida

March 18, 2020

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The city of Merida –capital of the Yucatan state in Mexico– is a region that has experienced a rise in architectural development in recent years due to the emerging talent that has made a name for itself with national awards and biennial proposals throughout the country. Due to Merida's tropical climate, the architecture on this site corresponds to specific geographical conditions that make it one of the most visited destinations in the world.

Kiki Tulum Housing / Central de Proyectos SCP

October 25, 2019

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Architects: Central de Proyectos SCP
Area: 913 m²
Year: 2019
Manufacturers: COP Recubrimientos, Helvex, Millet, TAKTO Design

The Park's House / TAO-Arquitectura

July 17, 2019

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Architects: TAO-Arquitectura
Area: 395 m²
Year: 2018
Manufacturers: Amesa, Cemex, Diagrama Espacios, Hunter Douglas, Millet

PDC House / Central de Proyectos SCP

May 10, 2019

Architects: Central de Proyectos SCP
Area: 320 m²
Year: 2018
Manufacturers: Cosentino, Adocretos Cholul, Adocretos Edron, Cemex, Chukum, +8Coconats, Helvex, Hoüt, Kimicolor, Millet, Tecnolite, Teka, VALVO-8

Studio 5.5 / P11 Arquitectos + Tao Arquitectura + Arq. Carlos Góngora

April 02, 2019

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Architects: Arq. Carlos Góngora, P11 Arquitectos, Tao Arquitectura
Area: 1937 ft²
Year: 2019
Manufacturers: Haus design center, Lightstyle&co

6 Restoration Projects Bringing Mexico's Past Into the Present

September 13, 2018

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The architectural history of Mexico bears with it a wealth of symbolism that gives insight into the different time periods that have played host to contemporary cultural movements throughout the country's history.

Today, it's common to hear well-known architects calling for, not the creation of new spaces, but for the restoration of already existing ones. This stance insists that it is one's duty as an architect to rescue a site's memory by bringing it into the here and now.

As philosopher Jean Paul-Sartre put it, "what is important is not what happens to us, but what we do with what happens to us." In keeping with Sartre's phrase, we have compiled a list of 6 restoration projects that aim to rescue sites and show the interconnectedness of different time periods in Mexican history.

22 Projects Named Continental Winners of Prix Versailles 2018

April 16, 2018

On Saturday in Santiago, Chile, the Prix Versailles Committee announced the continental winners of its annual awards celebrating built commercial architecture.

Ten winning projects in Central America, the South and the Caribbean and twelve in North America are awarded in four categories: stores, shopping malls, hotels and restaurants. In May, built projects in Africa and Asia will be awarded in Algiers and Beijing. The European winners will be announced in Paris.

Check a gallery of the continental winners projects, below.