In 2019, the Secretariat of Urban Development hired the Faculty of Architecture at the National Autonomous University of Mexico to organize a competition to develop small-scale public works in vulnerable regions of northern Mexico. At that time, architects from the mentioned university—Gabriela Carrillo, Carlos Facio, José Amozurrutia, Eric Valdez, and Israel Espín—came together to participate in their proposal for this challenge. Believing in the importance of forming a team and understanding that architecture emerges from moments of collective discussion, exchange of ideas and positions, and sharing knowledge and experience, they formed the architectural collective C733.
This space for architectural reflection and creation focuses on developing public projects in various regions of Mexico. While each member of C733 continues with their individual architectural practice, the collective has already built a five-year track record, during which they have developed over 35 projects transforming public spaces and contributing to urban development. Their work has been recognized at architecture biennials in Mexico, Panamerica, and Ibero-America. In recent years, the "Casa de Música" project was awarded first place in the Building of the Year 2023 prize, and the Centro Cultural Aduana de San Blas has been highlighted as a notable project by the MCHAP.
