2024-04-28T02:54:50-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150196466/arquine-showcases-the-beauty-of-chilean-and-mexican-architecture-in-two-new-books Sponsor 2020-05-06T13:45:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8d/8d5597d2bb904c53220077707e5a37a0.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong><em>This post is brought to you by <a href="https://www.arquine.com/" target="_blank">Arquine</a></em></strong></p> Images of Contemporary Chilean Architecture <p>In the winter, 15 photographers visited some of the most iconic contemporary architecture projects that have put Chile on the map over the last three decades. A collection of new images presents the singularity of these works that have shaped the recent imaginary and brought visibility to this area of Chile&rsquo;s cultural development. The photographs hover over details, forms, textures, lights and colors, in spaces, landscapes or natural environments.&nbsp;<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8a/8a7bd6569afa93e2118ad7d664ca31f3.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8a/8a7bd6569afa93e2118ad7d664ca31f3.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image &copy; Iwan Baan. Courtesy of Arquine</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/67/67d6ea1e4971b625761ac83c1ea7ab9a.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/67/67d6ea1e4971b625761ac83c1ea7ab9a.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image &copy; Iwan Baan. Courtesy of Arquine</figcaption></figure><p>Documentary excerpts show the ways of life, the relations between buildings and cities or natural environments. This new view of these constructions highlights their contributions, intrinsic value, and the possible contemporary currents affecting the local culture. This book is published on the occasion of the exhibition <em>Winter: Images of Contemporary Chilean Architecture</em> within the...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150179926/arquine-announces-winners-of-the-mextr-poli-2020-pavilion-contest Katherine Guimapang 2020-01-21T19:33:00-05:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9a/9a291612008201c913fd6b566049f922.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>As preparation for the <a href="https://mextropoli.mx/" target="_blank">MEXTR&Oacute;POLI 2020 Architecture and City Festival</a> taking place in March gets underway, the festival organizers have announced the winners of a pavilion contest held in conjunction with the event. The international competition, led by Arquine, called for architects and designers to submit their best proposals for a temporary pavilion to be located within Mexico City. According to the competition brief, participants should aim to create a structure that would generate creative discourse surrounding the themes of innovation and sustainability. Proposals should also create an open public program that builds a place for the interaction between architecture and citizenship.<br></p> <p>The contest's powerhouse jury consisted of <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/72305734/tatiana-bilbao-estudio" target="_blank">Tatiana Bilbao</a>, Ruth Est&eacute;vez, Carlos Facio, Alberto Od&eacute;riz, Saidee Springall, and Alejandro Tapia. After reviewing and evaluating 292 proposals, the group selected its winners. <br></p><p>The jury awarded <em>Gastronmic Palapa </em>by Sabrina Morreale, Lorenzo Perri (Lemonot S...</p>