ciudad-de-mexico: The Latest Architecture and News

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By God, don’t walk by me, I am an architect.
I am trying to show you something. Look at it!
- Morris Lapidus

Never before there were so many distinctive and original voices and visions in architecture. Multiplicity of voices is the defining feature of architecture’s current moment. Architecture of distinction and originality is being produced all around us. Our built environment is growing ever more diverse and complex. Is architecture oversaturated with ideas? How many architectures do we need? How can we remain critical by being exposed to such a proliferation of voices? Do architects need common ground? Should architects’ voices be amplified? Should architecture be ego-driven? Is iconic and signature-style architecture still relevant?

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MEXTRÓPOLI, International Festival of Architecture and the City is an opportunity to experience the city through architecture.

During the festival, Mexico City turns into the most important and diverse stage for thinking, creating, designing and enjoying the city. MEXTRÓPOLI encourages creative exercises and critical dialogue between the community, experts, and decision-makers. Through conferences, workshops, lectures, pavilions and open-air activities, Mexico City becomes a key global reference for architecture and urbanism.

MEXTRÓPOLI is the only Latin American forum that brings together more than 52 thousand people over 4 days: students, citizens, students, professionals, tourists, creatives, public servants, artists, opinion leaders and experts to generate knowledge, exchange, and achieve a new vision of the city through architecture.

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