Miguel de Guzmán

Who Has Won the Pritzker Prize?

February 28, 2024

The Pritzker Prize is the most important award in the field of architecture, awarded to a living architect whose built work "has produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity through the art of architecture." The Prize rewards individuals, not entire offices, as took place in 2000 (when the jury selected Rem Koolhaas instead of his firm OMA) or in 2016 (with Alejandro Aravena selected instead of Elemental); however, the prize can also be awarded to multiple individuals working together, as took place in 2001 (Herzog & de Meuron), 2010 (Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA), and 2017 (Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem, and Ramon Vilalta of RCR Arquitectes).

Brick Houses in Spain: Modern Masonry Design for Home Interiors and Exteriors

October 28, 2023

The ample supply, durability, and affordability of brick makes it one of the most widely used and iconic materials in Spanish architecture, especially within the Mudejar tradition. Throughout history, they have added both beauty and function to the spaces that use them, offering protection from the elements while also permitting the entry of natural light and air flow.

In recognition of brick's impact on Spanish architecture throughout history, we have created a compilation of contemporary projects that highlight its aesthetic and functional benefits along with advice from their creators about how best use this tried and true material.

Concrete Wonders: 40 Impressive Details Using the Cement-Based Building Material

June 03, 2023

Due to its ability to mold and create different shapes, concrete is one of architecture's most popular materials. While one of its most common uses is as a humble foundation, its plasticity means that it is also used in almost all types of construction, from housing to museums, presenting a variety of details of work that deserves special attention.

Check out this collection of 40 projects that highlight the use of concrete. Impressive!

Villa Papillon / WORKac

May 04, 2023

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Architects: WORKac
Area: 4370 m²
Year: 2023

Aesthetics: The Different Uses of Color in Latin American Houses

June 10, 2022

How relevant is the use of color in architecture? Throughout history, we find various scenarios where color takes centre stage in its integration with the architectural work. Nowadays this is no exception. This is because colour is a medium that can be used to provoke deep and immediate emotions and reactions in the person observing. Because of this, colour plays an important role in the architectural reading, as it has the power to clarify the components that make it up or, on the contrary, to change the perception of the work or space.

The following list shows various Latin American housing projects that have had a particular approach to color in their composition. In them, we see the conception of color as the integrator of the work, or as a means of enhancing a particular element, be it interior or exterior.

Run Run Run Intervention / Andrés Jaque / Office for Political Innovation

November 30, 2021

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Architects: Andrés Jaque / Office for Political Innovation
Area: 239 m²
Year: 2019
Manufacturers: Amaya de Toledo, Archipámpanos, Loreta Lion, Otis, Replaninnser 2000, +1SYC Piedra Natural-1

Refurbishment, Adaptive Reuse and Extension of Apartments in Mexico

November 05, 2021

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It has become evident that the spaces we inhabit have changed. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to appreciate values as lighting, ventilation, and comfort when working in home.

What Are The Most Used Materials in Social Housing? 15 Diverse Applications and Construction Styles

July 12, 2021

Choice of building materials and the inherent continuous reflection about the reach and capabilities of architecture are an interesting alternative way to approach this issue. The materials used in social housing should address local and economic possibilities and the real needs for access to housing in the contemporary context.

In this article, we analyze different projects published on our site to identify some of the predominant materials used in social housing, both for the formation of structures or enclosures. The intentions of this are two-fold: firstly, to create a worldwide panorama of different case studies with different construction styles from a range of geographical locations, and secondly, to provide inspiration and tools to architects to make better social housing.

Below we present 15 social housing projects and their diverse materials and construction styles.

New York's Interiors: Apartments, Penthouses and Lofts in the Big Apple

March 28, 2020

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One of the most important cities in the world –and the most populated in the United States of America–, New York is home to a great mix of cultures and history that has been shaped over the years, while art and architecture play a fundamental role in this development.

MoMA PS1's Young Architects Program Placed on Hiatus

November 25, 2019

MoMA PS1 has announced that the Young Architects Program will be placed on a one-year hiatus. MoMA PS1, formerly P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, is one of the oldest and largest nonprofit arts centers in the United States devoted to contemporary art. The Young Architects Program founded by MoMA and MoMA PS1 was made to offer emerging architectural talent the opportunity to design a temporary, outdoor installation in New York.

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Cultural Center La Gota - Tobacco Museum / Losada García

July 07, 2019

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Architects: Losada García
Area: 1220 m²
Manufacturers: Flexbrick, Shildan
Professionals: Dragados

House of Would / Elii

June 02, 2019

Architects: elii
Area: 210 m²
Year: 2011

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House in Madrid / DL+A De Lapuerta Campo arquitectos asociados

May 31, 2018

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Architects: DL+A De Lapuerta Campo arquitectos asociados
Area: 7906 m²
Year: 2017
Manufacturers: iGuzzini, Bossini, Gradhermetic, Living ceramics, Shitecma

Architecture City Guide: 20 Places Every Architect Should Visit in Madrid

September 20, 2017

Madrid is unfathomable. If the city itself is immense, it´s examples of interesting architecture are overwhelming. For over a half a century, Madrid has been an experimental laboratory for modern and contemporary architecture in Spain. With numerous examples of innovative and experimental architecture, as well as many failures, few of which are valued and recognized. This selection seeks to show archetypal examples of architecture that have transcended time; it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of the city´s architectural works. Many will think that the list lacks important buildings and personally, I couldn´t agree more. That is perhaps the beauty of Madrid: there is a diversity of opinion, there are thousands of sites to see, the city surprises you with every step you take.

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2222 Jackson / ODA New York

April 13, 2017

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Architects: ODA New York
Area: 168000 ft²
Year: 2016
Manufacturers: NYCON, Wausau Window and Wall Systems
Professionals: MG Engineering, GACE Consulting Engineers

160 East 22nd Street / S9 Architecture

April 04, 2017

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Architects: S9 Architecture
Area: 116000 ft²
Year: 2014
Manufacturers: Indiana Limestone, Walnut
Professionals: Ines Esnal

14 Shades of Red: Projects to Fall in Love With on Valentine's Day

February 14, 2017

Happy Valentine's Day!

We've affectionately rounded up 14 projects that use the power of the color most associated to love, passion, joy, sexuality and intensity: red

The Architectural League Announces Emerging Voices of 2017

January 28, 2017

Each year, The Architectural League of New York awards its prestigious Emerging Voices award to eight practices across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, whose work “represents the best of its kind, and addresses larger issues within architecture, landscape, and the built environment."

This is Emerging Voices' 35^th year running, with the competition organized by League Program Director Anne Rieselbach and reviewed by an esteemed jury.

"The 2017 Voices personify the versatility of contemporary practice. Many firms take on multiple roles of designer, developer, and/or builder to address pressing issues in housing, institutional design, and the public realm. They embrace material experimentation, challenging sites, and an economy of means within budgetary constraints to create exemplary architecture," said Rieselbach.

This year’s recipients are…

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