The history of light has undergone various transformations over the centuries; its intrinsic relationship with architecture itself has sparked expressions and critiques that, beyond serving as a tool to illuminate the inhabited world, directly influence how we perceive it and how the built environment is produced. Every lighting project is directly tied to its own understanding of quality, class, interpretation, intention, and meaning.
Today, it is fascinating to see how younger generations are increasingly adopting a perspective that borders on film, theater, and the arts—crafting scenes that are both complemented and inspired by other disciplines, rather than remaining confined within the traditional boundaries of architecture. These types of projects open up the possibility of exploring the architectural process as an open rehearsal that yields diverse possibilities. Much remains to be explored regarding light in architecture, particularly in a country like Mexico, where for thousands of years, visual language has been a cornerstone in structuring identity through the stories that shape it.
