Luis Barragán is widely regarded as the most important Mexican architect of the 20th century. Renowned for his minimalist yet sensitive approach to space, color, and landscape, he masterfully combined the international avant-garde with local tradition. The Barragán Archive was relocated to the Vitra Design Museum in 2022. A series of talks organized in collaboration with the Barragan Foundation examines Barragán’s oeuvre from different perspectives.
The significance of regional materials and cultural contexts characterizes the work of Barragán, as well as that of Mexican designer Fernando Laposse. In his lecture, Laposse explores the uniqueness of Mexican design. Drawing on his projects, he will discuss the impact of agriculture, environmental protection, indigenous rights, and crime on Mexico's social structures, and how these factors impact the language of his designs. The talk will take place at the Vitra Schaudepot.
Admission is free; please register at events@design-museum.de.

Website
design-museum.de/en/information/calendar/events/talks.html

Where
Vitra Design Museum
Charles-Eames-Strasse 2
79576 Weil am Rhein
Germany

Share Add to Calendar

Map
Google maps

Advertisement