Revealing the river flows of our habitats, “Los Caminos del Agua” (The Water Paths) is a water-focused exhibition that opens a debate on human impact on the territories we inhabit. Originating in Quito, Ecuador, the work by La Cabina de la Curiosidad (led by Marie Combette and Daniel Moreno Flores) was developed in collaboration with the Tomorrow’s Cities project, the El Tejar community, the Wayku Project, and the Yaku Water Museum.
With a focus on Argentina, the project was designed and built collectively with the participation of 142 students and 11 professors from the School of Architecture and Design at the University of Morón (day and night shifts of Taller Tia 1 and Tia 2) over a 38-day period from conception to completion. The team also received support from Estudio Borrachia, Monoblock, and Estudio BAAG. Offering the opportunity to discover the continental rivers mapped in this work, the exhibition opened on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, and will be on display until May 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the CABA campus of the University of Morón (Lima 221, Buenos Aires).
Description courtesy of the authors. These canvases are an invitation to be surprised by what we commonly do not see, often ignore, and fail to fully comprehend. They represent a series of journeys across different scales, providing objective, compelling, and detailed information about the origin of water flows across continental geography, focusing first on Ecuador and now on Argentina.
The slow, patient, and rigorous hand-drawing of the river basins encourages a conscious assimilation of our territory's natural wealth. Through a slow-paced methodology of persistent observation and careful discovery, we internalize the paths of water through the repetitive, line-by-line act of drawing.
It is a revealing exercise that simultaneously immerses us in understanding the complexity of water and its systems. Viewing these images generates knowledge that leads us to empathize with this vital universe, which demands care and protection for both the environment and human beings.
With this water adventure, we aim to invite reflection while fostering urban, social, and environmental criticism, guiding us to collectively build a future in harmony with other natural entities—with, in, and from the Earth.
We researched, mapped, and drew the water basins of Argentina, tracing various conditions up to the Morón stream. Together, we understood and developed how to assemble all the information. We designed hanging systems using recycled wood from the workshop. Through numerous prototypes, we collectively built a method that adapts to the existing structure of the University of Morón building in Buenos Aires, which was quickly set up through collective effort.
The structural supports were built without drilling into any existing elements; they are held in place by friction and tension. Everything is secured and tightened with ropes and beams, while the joints are crafted with dowels and made rigid through the use of rubber bands. The entire process of research and exhibition design serves an educational purpose for the general public.
Supported by an incentive from the Institute for the Promotion of Creativity and Innovation of Ecuador, "mobility 2022" program
Cartography, illustrations, and exhibition in Buenos Aires: La Cabina de la Curiosidad (Marie Combette, Daniel Moreno Flores), Students and Professors from the School of Architecture and Design at the University of Morón (Taller Tia 1 and Tia 2)
Supported by: Estudio Borrachia, Monoblock, and Estudio BAAG
Photographs: Marie Combette, Manuela Pezzaroni
Students, professors, authors, and builders:
Ayala Díaz Evelyn, Ogando Josefina, Fernandez Prysiazny Tiara, Pansini Valentino, Acosta Acevedo Abril, Castillo Mathias, Torres Jherem Santiago, Spinetta Gian Franco, Moggia Julieta, Martínez Antonella, Dos Santos Laduz Candela, López Giuliana, Andrade Dalila, Rodrigez Jimenez Evely, Cuadrado Tomás, Alvarado Montaldo Nahuel, Fortunato Lucas
Cotelo Tomas, Noriega Antonella, Laborde Farriol Juan Cruz, Carlasare Franco, Suarez Vazquez Juanita, Virzi Gino, Alonso Facundo, Finco Marco, Maccia Franco, Amarilla Ibalos Matías, Romero Melzner Felipe, Indart Varela Ignacio, Magi Lucio, Martínez Pablo Tomás
Campo Constela Rodrigo, Carra Maku Alejandro, Villalba Centurion Celia, García Wawrzyk Nicolás, Vila Joaquín, Varangot Lucila, Salom Martina, Campanella Intriago Agustina, Marcolongo Franco, Pelle Victoria, Frenedoso Valentina, Zaia Lucia, González Ludmila, Russo Martina, Colman Palummo Delfina, Medina Fontán Julián, Ulacher Matías, Blanco Esquía Nely, Guarracino Chiara, Zeballos Milagros, Martínez Padilla Tiara, Alcaraz Ayelén
Stradolini Fiorella, Silveira Durán Jonathan, Arteaga Jr. Darío, Ferraguti Sofía, Orlando Luciana, Fragati Micaela, Fernández Lourdes, Sosa Victoria, Sánchez Katerine, Gómez Maier Francisco, González Fernández Rocío, Faroppa Tomás, Biggi Nicolás, Zelarayan Melany
Vargas Sofía, Fortunato Chiara, Gillette Milagros, Zaninetti Sixto, Eicheberry Facundo, Álvarez Yazmín, Almanza Leo David, Garibotti Daniela, Larrañaga Intriago Agustina, Flamenco Tobías, Amil Lucas, López Lola, Storni Valentina, Bosch Mathías, Mamani Otondo Ariel, Pintos Enzo, Sánchez Fernández Daniel, Alfonso Tobías, Del Val Martina, Pedroza Serena, Mingote Candelaria, Janin Rocio, Franco Varela Mateo, Vasquez Cotrin Brian, Cari Manuel, Cofré Juan Ignacio, Cuzco Ramírez Cristian, Pastorino Martino, Lavignolle Carracedo Juan, Cortiñas Genesis Salome, López Cardone Andrés, Faroppa Tomás
Benedetti Franco, Goncharuck Ernestina, Grillo Thiago, De Vita Lautaro, Tesone Antonella
Andino Laura, Medi Cogo Juan, Cubas Lucio, Carlet Silvero Yamila, Bassanetti Julián, Albarracín Maite, Trupia Mariana, Riedel Francisco, Alvelo Hugo, Alpuin Matias, Juárez Joaquin, Pierucci Santino, Barragán Antonella, Rossi Rocio, Rivarola Juliana, Serra Melanie, Acosta Lorenzo, Suarez Ludmila, Han Darío, Sannartino Gianfranco, Di Martino Gianfranco, Paneto Nicolas, Zotelo Camila, Suarez Luciana, Crescitelli Cristian, Pellegrini Federico, Luccón Pedro, Ermacora Gonzalo, Del Busto Pedro, Fernández Bellerin Sol, Alonso Valentín
García Rico María José, Valero Cordiviola Rafael, Bilbilian Juan Marcelo, Carpio Matías, De Martin Juan Sebastián, Goncalves Santino y Martínez Escobar
Alejandro Borrachia, Gaston Budin, Gabriel Sottile, Jerónimo Nobua, Daniel D’alessandro, Elsa Poggi, Mario Perotti, Matías Carloni, Martín Caparroz, Alejo del Grosso y Sol Parera
Cristian Velázquez, Sebastián Casco y Herald Jeffry Paredes Chura
Estudio BAAG, MONOBLOCK y Estudio Borrachia
Marie Combette y Daniel Moreno Flores / La Cabina de la Curiosidad
This article was written by Agustina Iñiguez. The translation is powered by AI.
