Wood has played an important role in contemporary Mexican architecture due to its versatility, sustainability, and cultural connection to the architectural history of the country. Currently, architecture in Mexico has gained worldwide recognition for its sensitivity and mastery in designing everyday spaces using various techniques that prioritize sustainability, aesthetics, and bioclimatic design.
However, it is important to consider the future of materials to ensure that we make the right decisions concerning comfort and durability. Equally important is the study of the potential of these materials to fully utilize their benefits. Wood is one of these materials that are increasingly being explored in greater depth. These design explorations have demonstrated that innovation in design does not necessarily require complex solutions but, instead, involves simple solutions that blend local and ancestral knowledge with our contemporary context.
Within this context, we have selected a series of projects that present innovative solutions for the use of this material, divided into different categories that address various needs. Keep reading to discover the complete list.
Research and Technology
Bending Bridges / Centro de Estudios Superiores de Diseño de Monterrey, CEDIM
Temporary Interventions
Essay 4 Spatial Prosthesis / Manada Architectural Boundaries
House of Switzerland Pavilion / Dellekamp Arquitectos
Media Perra House / Santos Bolívar
Casa de Madera / S-AR stacion-ARquitectura
Thermal Control, Natural Lighting, and Ventilation
Zarzales House / PPAA
House CMV / Estudio MMX
Mi Cielo Lodge / Raúl Galindo + Patricio Galindo
Escondido / Taller de Arquitectura X / Alberto Kalach
VR Cabin / CRB Arquitectos
Techniques and Implementation of Local Resources
Azulik Uh May Art Center / Roth-Architecture
Zak Ik Store / Roth-Architecture
From the Territory to the Inhabitant / Rozana Montiel | Estudio de Arquitectura
Rural House in Puebla / Comunal Taller de Arquitectura
Primera Etapa Escuela Rural Productiva / Bachillerato Rural Digital No.186 + Comunal Taller de Arquitectura
Sport City Oaxaca / Rootstudio + Arquitectos Artesanos
Hotel Bardo / Taller de Arquitectura Viva
Luum Temple / CO-LAB Design Office
La Ceiba / Lucila Aguilar Arquitectos
Crece tu Casa / Lucila Aguilar Arquitectos
Grow your School / Lucila Aguilar Arquitectos
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