They would lead me and two friends through a collection of new and old galleries, museums, neighborhoods, institutions and restaurants, as well as buildings of their own designs, to give me a sense of what stands out to Mexico City architects when they turn their gaze toward home. — NYT
Sam Lubell visited Mexico City recently, and was led on tours of the city's architecture (old and new) by Fernando Romero and Michel Rojkind.
Also see previous - The chromatic feats..., wherein Guy Trebay rediscovers Mexico City and the houses of the great Mexican architect Luis Barragán.
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The tone of this article is enthusiasm, though it also deals with how wealth is transforms cities--showing a wider spectrum between the Zaha bashing and architecture enthusiasm
I like that the only think to look at on the building's facade is a camera looking back at you. So 21st century!
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