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The chinampas, a pre-Hispanic farming system created by the Mexicas, represent a sustainable agricultural method that takes advantage of the natural fertility of the wetlands in the Valley of Mexico. Inspired by this ancestral technique, the Arca Tierra project seeks to preserve and reactivate the chinampas, promoting agroecological and local produ...
Project name
BALDÍO
Architecture firm
LOCUS
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Photography
Alejandro Ramírez Orozco, Noel Higareda
The Biennale d'architecture et de paysage d'Île de France, is the most important exhibition of architecture in France. For its third edition, Sana Frini, from the Mexican firm LOCUS, and Philippe Rahm, from the French firm PHILIPPE RAHM ARCHITECTES.
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Sana Frini and Philippe Rahm
Photography
Sana Frini and Philippe Rahm
Since October 2023, Locus* has been collaborating with the Carthage School of Architecture in Tunisia on a project that is both educational and architectural. The goal of this partnership is to promote sustainable construction practices adapted specifically to Tunisia’s environment and culture.
Project name
YA'JÚR
Architecture firm
LOCUS
Location
Tunisia
Photography
Hamza Bennour, Kais, Santiago Sitten
In Singapore, the term “makan” is an invitation: sharing food is about fostering intimacy, warmth, and care. This is why chefs Maryann Yong and Mario Malváez decided to name their culinary project *Makan*. From the beginning, both envisioned Makan as a space capable of evoking the familiarity and trust that come with cooking for someone and shar...
Project name
MAKAN
Architecture firm
LOCUS
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Photography
Rafael Gamo