A Look at Brutalist Guatemala

2018-12-12T12:32:00-05:00

With the launch of Archinect's Brutal coffee, we hit our second destination in this two part feature. Heading over three thousand miles North-West of Brazil, we explore Guatemala and its Brutalist movement.

Guatemala and its relationship with these monolithic structures are tied with the culture and artistic identity of the area. Pulling from its Mayan roots, these prominent structures scattered throughout the region use the Brutalist movement to accompany the historical architecture already present in the city. The artistic presence within the country is a blend of rich folklore and the interlacing of various architectural movements. Highly influential architects such as Roberto Aycinena, José Montes Córdova, Raúl Minondo, and Efraín Recinos, among others, have created a legacy influencing Guatemalan architecture to this day.

Small Studio Snapshots: DEOC-A

2017-03-06T12:45:00-05:00

This week on Small Studio Snapshots, we are featuring a studio that, while small, has managed to spread its wings far with offices in both Guatemala and Boston. We talked with Roberto de Oliveira Castro, founder of De Oliveira Castro Arquitectos, to see what set of unique challenges this set-up presents.

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A Look at Brutalist Guatemala

Small Studio Snapshots: DEOC-A