Architecture exhibitions typically showcase completed buildings in polished photographs. However, in our exhibit at the Architektur Galerie Berlin, we chose to display the raw building process through images that capture not only the construction but also the social context and intricate details.
Instead of idealized drawings, the photographs highlight the collaborative and often unpredictable nature of construction. We shipped recycled timber from Mexican concrete projects to Berlin, creating a walkable installation that mirrors the collaborative spirit between our studio and the craftsmen. This seemingly chaotic structure fills the gallery, evoking a ‘dirty’ yet imaginative atmosphere. Atop the wood construction rests a concrete model, symbolizing the finished architectural object.
Our practice prioritizes solutions that arise from interdisciplinary collaboration. This dynamic process, much like Mexican society itself, is vibrant and often chaotic, leading to outcomes that defy precise prediction. For us, architecture is a product of the ongoing dialogue between office and client, project and site, architect and craftsman, where embracing the process ensures the quality of the final result.
