Since its founding in 1937—85 years ago—Sordo Madaleno has shaped and been shaped by modern Mexico. The book Transformación Urbana. Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos, presented by the Sordo Madaleno Foundation, documents key projects from three generations—Juan Sordo Madaleno (1916-1985), his son Javier Sordo Madaleno Bringas (1956), and his grandsons Javier (1985), José Juan (1986), and Fernando Sordo Madaleno de Haro (1991)—featuring newly discovered material that makes up the firm's historical archive.
As a portrait and retrospective of the forces that have changed Mexico's cities and daily life, this volume explores the dynamic interaction between Sordo Madaleno’s architectural work and the cultural trends that have reshaped institutions, cities, and landscapes. The book highlights the constant evolution of an architectural approach and a commitment that have guided different generations of Mexican architects.
