Legorreta: Mexican Architecture - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A global showcase of recent residential, commercial, and cultural projects.

A visually immersive celebration of recent residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use projects, this book reveals the poetic spirit and guiding principles behind the firm's unmistakable architectural language; the calming presence of water and fountains encourages reflection; bold, expressive color brings warmth and vitality; and the clarity of geometric form creates spaces that feel both uplifting and composed. Together, these qualities shape an architecture that is enduring, distinct, and profoundly human.

Richly illustrated and previously unpublished photographs capture the atmosphere and vibrancy of each project. Readers are transported into environments where architecture, art, and landscape converge--from the breathtaking, color-saturated Casa Grande located in Los Cabos, and La Pausa House seamlessly embedded in the landscape of Valle de Bravo, to the dramatic coast of Jalisco at the monumental Four Seasons Tamarindo. Rooted in Mexico's cultural identity yet informed by a global perspective, Legorreta's work reflects a commitment to material richness, environmental sensitivity, and designing spaces that enhance daily life.

About the Author

Víctor Legorreta is a partner and managing and design director of Legorreta + Legorreta. Aaron Betsky is an influential American architecture critic, curator, and educator with a background in architecture and humanities from Yale University. He has led several key cultural and academic institutions, including SFMOMA, the Netherlands Architecture Institute, the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture, and Virginia Tech's School of Architecture + Design.