Monthly Archives: June 2018


29

Jun 2018

Solar cells, where are they?

The Autonomous University of Zacatecas works in the improvement of semiconductor materials of broad bandwidth to, besides providing the characteristic of the transparency to a solar cell, that this is a means to improve its efficiency.   Looking for transparency in solar cells is a challenge that scientists from various parts of the world have addressed in recent years. The main objective is to increase...

Leer más


25

Jun 2018

from various refresh (n) tione

A luxury restaurant in a restored Henequen hacienda is the Ixi'im seal, recognized as the most beautiful restaurant in the world by UNESCO, who last May 15th awarded the International Prix Versailles Award "thanks to its exquisite integration of Architecture and interior design in a project of excellence. "   The word restaurant comes from the French "restaurant", and this from the Latin "restore", repair,...

Leer más


22

Jun 2018

110 years of the birth of Enrique Yañez

By means of a table of reflection, it was reminded with affection and respect to this great personage, fundamental figure of the Mexican architecture of the twentieth century.   The National Institute of Fine Arts, through the Directorate of Architecture and Conservation of the artistic Heritage Building (DACPAI), reminded Mexican architect Enrique Yáñez at 110 years of his birth, with a reflection table that took...

Leer más


15

Jun 2018

Qatar 2022, building stadiums and city

The Russian World Cup is already here with its 12 large venues, but the start of this World Cup also accelerates the pace for the construction of the stadiums that will house the next edition: Qatar 2022.   The 22nd FIFA World Cup edition will be held in Qatar during the year 2022. Since now it is perceived as a world sui generis since it...

Leer más


11

Jun 2018

The arts live in Coyoacan

Last June 10th was inaugurated the center of the Living Arts of Coyoacan. It is a new recreational area south of Mexico City, a cultural garden with galleries and potential to accommodate endless proposals and activities. Coyoacan. Place of coyotes, walks and history. Home of famous personalities ranging from the Conqueror Hernán Cortés and La Malinche, to artists such as Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, José...

Leer más


08

Jun 2018

The validity of the thought of Miguel Ángel de Quevedo

In these days when trees are felled to make way for mobility systems such as Metrobus; In which it is not considered the importance of free areas in housing projects, and nature is cornered in camels or residual spaces, it is necessary to learn from the history of our city through one of its key characters.   Miguel Ángel de Quevedo was not only an...

Leer más


04

Jun 2018

Ready the breakwater for the new port of Veracruz

With an investment close to 3 billion pesos, this Magna engineering work was concluded that will start a new historical stage for the Port of Veracruz   The history of the artificial port of Veracruz has the rhythm of the sea, a swing of events, failures, periods of storm and days of glory. Its origin dates back to August 10, 1882 when the first stone...

Leer más


01

Jun 2018

Mexico at the Venice Biennale 2018

The proposal of the Mexican pavilion at the 16th International Exhibition of Architecture of the Venice Biennale is a tribute to our architecture as a cultural heritage.   With 37 years and 16 editions, the Venice Biennale is the most long-lived and relevant to the world's architecture. Located in the former Naval and military complex known as the Arsenal in the city of Venice, Italy, more...

Leer más