A trip through Mexico is like taking a journey through the architectural wonders of the last three centuries. From the ancient pyramids to the baroque buildings of Spanish Colonialism, for over 600 years Mexico City has been the life blood of Mexico. Often associated with its drug activity of the past decades, the city has shed its tumultuous past with an energized, young society that is flooding its restaurants and revitalized public spaces. The truth is Mexico City is experiencing a cultural renaissance and architecture is at the forefront of it all. In fact, some of its greatest works have been built within the last 10 years and they can be found in and around the capital. You just have to look.
Check out Mexico City’s amazing #mustseearchitecture below.
Contemporary Architecture
Foro Boca
Architect: Rojkind Arquitectos
Built: 2017
Type: Concert Hall
Address: Blvd. Vicente Fox Quesada, Pescadores, 94290 Boca del Río, Ver., Mexico
Open to the Public: Yes
Hours: 2:00pm – 1:00pm
Website: www.foroboca.mx/
Cineteca Nacional de Mexico
Architect: Rojkind Arquitectos
Built: 2014
Type: National Film Archive and Film Institute
Address: Avenida México Coyoacán 389, Xoco, 03330 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Open to the Public: Yes
Website: www.cinetecanacional.net/
Museo Soumaya
Architect: Fernando Romero
Built: 2011
Type: Museum
Address: Boulervard Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303, Granada, Miguel Hidalgo, 11529 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Open to the Public: Yes
Hours: Monday, Wednesday to Friday, Sunday: 10:30am – 6:30pm, Saturday: 10:30am – 8:00pm
Website: www.soumaya.com.mx/index.php/eng/
Museo Jumex
Architect: David Chipperfield
Built: 2013
Type: Museum
Address: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303, Colonia Granada, 11520 Mexico City
Open to the Public: Yes
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00am – 7:00pm, Sunday: 11:00am – 8:00pm
Cost: $50 pesos, Free for students with ID, Sundays are Free
Website: www.fundacionjumex.org/en
Centro
Architect: Enrique Norten
Built: 2015
Type: Institutional
Address: Av. Constituyentes 455, Mexico City, Mexico City
Open to the Public: Yes
Calakmul
Architect: Agustin Hernández
Built: 1997
Type: Dutch Embassy
Address: Avenida Vasco de Quiroga 3000, Mexico City
Open to the Public: Yes
Hoteles Fiesta Inn y Fiesta Americana Santa Fe
Architect: Picciotto Arquitectos
Built: 2006
Type: Hotel
Address: Calle 3 No.55, Col. Lomas de Santa Fe, Mexico City
Open to the Public: Yes
Hotel Habitá
Architect: TEN Arquitectos
Built: 2000
Type: Hotel
Address: Lamartine 201, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo, 11550 Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Open to the Public: Yes
Reforma 27
Architect: Alberto Kalach
Built: 2010
Type: Residential Tower
Address: Av. Paseo de la Reforma 27, Tabacalera, 06030 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Open to the Public: Yes
Website: www.reforma27.com/
Vasconcelos Library
Architect: Alberto Kalach, Juan Palomar Verea
Built: 2007
Type: Library
Address: Mosqueta, Eje 1 Nte. S/N, Buenavista, 06350 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Open to the Public: Yes
Hours: Daily,
Website: www.bibliotecavasconcelos.gob.mx/
Elena Garro Cultural Center
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Architect: Fernanda Canales, arquitectura 911sc
Built: 2013
Type: Cultural Center
Address: Calle Fernández Leal 43, La Concepción, 04020 Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
Open to the Public: Yes
Hours: Daily, 10:00am – 9:00pm
Website: www.educal.com.mx/elenagarro/
BBVA Bancomer Tower
Architect: LEGORRETA + LEGORRETA, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
Built: 2016
Type: Office Tower
Address: Paseo de la Reforma, at Lieja street, Colonia Juárez, Cuauhtémoc borough
Torres Arcos I
Architect: Teodoro González de León, J. Francisco Serrano, Carlos Tejeda
Built: 1996
Type: Office
Address: Paseo de los Tamarindos nº 400 A, col. Forest of Lomas , del.Cuajimalpa
Open to the Public: Yes
Torres Arcos II
Architect: Teodoro González de León, J. Francisco Serrano, SOM
Built: 2008
Type: Hotel
Address: Paseo de los Tamarindos nº 400 A, col. Forest of Lomas , del.Cuajimalpa
Open to the Public: Yes
