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Defending the sea and the land

This is page 4 of seven on MexConnect which come originally from the website of CEDEX (Center for Historic Studies of Public Works and Town Planning) in Madrid, Spain. (Links to the other six pages ar... read more

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The "cuadricula"

This is page 6 of seven on MexConnect which come originally from the website of CEDEX (Center for Historic Studies of Public Works and Town Planning) in Madrid, Spain. (Links to the other six pages ar... read more

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Las Pozas: Edward James' fantasy stands tall in a jungle in Mexico by Michael Kernan

The Surrealist poet, self-styled architect and arts patron Edward James liked to put his ideas into concrete form before they got away read more

architecture artists famous-people history Xilitla, San Luis Potosí

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Six books by Karen Witynski and Joe Carr Reviewed by Allan Cogan

These six wonderful books hit a real soft spot because I'm an ardent admirer of Mexican creativity as it exhibits itself so la... read more

architecture book-reviews crafts historical-sites real-estate Yucatán Peninsula

Mexicasa : The Enchanting Inns and Haciendas of Mexico by Gina Hyams and Melba Levick (coffee table book) Reviewed by Allan Cogan

Gina Hyams and Melba Levick have created a wonderful compilation of photographs of twenty-one of Mexico's most spectacular and... read more

architecture book-reviews historical-sites hotels Yucatán Puebla, Puebla Cuernavaca, Morelos

December in Mazamitla by Ralph Rodriguez with Alan Cogan by Allan Cogan and Ralph Rodriguez

December 12th is a very important Catholic holiday in Mexico. It's the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Mazamitla is a very... read more

architecture culture-customs family fiestas-traditions perspectives travelogue Mazamitla, Jalisco

Did you know? Mexico has many "Est"raordinary railway places by Tony Burton

An earlier column, "Microwaves (with a view)", examined the scenic delights to be found by following the "Microondas" road sig... read more

architecture exploring-tourism transportation Oaxaca Querétaro

Did you know? The Sistine Chapel of Mexico by Tony Burton

A small church in Michoacán has been called the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas".... read more

architecture art historical-sites history religion Patzcuaro, Michoacán

Did you know? Mexico has five of the world's most endangered heritage sites by Tony Burton

Five places in Mexico are on the list of the world's 100 most endangered heritage sites. "The World Monuments Fund (WMF) is th... read more

archeological-sites architecture historical-sites Mexico City , México D.F.

Did You Know? The centenary of the birth of artist Juan O'Gorman by Tony Burton

Juan O'Gorman was born on July 6, 1905, in Coyoacán, Mexico City. His father, Cecil Crawford O'Gorman, was a mining engineer ... read more

architecture artists history politics Patzcuaro, Michoacán

Mexican cocinas: the colonial kitchen by Karen Witynski and Joe P. Carr

Mexican cocinas (kitchens) beckon with their colors, simmering aromas, humming activity and cherished implements that exude ti... read more

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Restoring a Mexican hacienda by Karen Witynski and Joe P. Carr

In the late '90s we became captivated by the richness of the Yucatan region's hacienda architecture and the history of its mul... read more

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Mexican Design Style: The publications Reviewed by Karen Witynski and Joe P. Carr

Order Mexican Details In their sixth book, authors/designers Karen Witynski and Joe P. Carr travel through Mexico and the Sout... read more

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Mexican Design & Style: Overview by Karen Witynski and Joe P. Carr

Sun-drenched colors of burnt ochre and red ignite massive walls and bring stone-chinked surface patterns to life. Antique wood... read more

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Urban Deconstruction by Elena Nichols

With a population oscillating at around 20 million, streets jammed with cars, and buildings that range from sublime to ridicul... read more

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Architecture of Mexico: the hacienda by Tim Street-Porter

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Architecture of Mexico: coastal architecture by Tim Street-Porter

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Architecture of Mexico: the houses of Luis Barragan by Tim Street-Porter

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The cupola: Spain's gift to Mexico's colonial architecture by J. Brad Grieve

A brick dome or cupola can be very attractive... and also, a maintenance problem.... read more

architecture how-to real-estate

Colonial Lake Pátzcuaro by Richard Perry

Travelers who are interested in the history of this region of Michoacán will be well rewarded by a tour of the numerous pictu... read more

architecture exploring-tourism historical-sites Patzcuaro, Michoacán

Mexico Design & Style: The Series by Karen Witynski and Joe P. Carr

Celebrated for their simple splendor, Mexican design elements reflect the rich heritage of Mexico's tradition-bound world. Cha... read more

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Water pressure systems versus the rooftop tinaco tank in the Mexican home by J. Brad Grieve

Traditionally, the water pressure in your Mexican home would be supplied by a tank of water up on the roof of your home that i... read more

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Guadalupe in Zacatecas: masterpieces of colonial art by Jane Ammeson

Guadalupe's real treasure is the magnificent Church of the Virgin of Guadalupe with its three chapels and a convent, home to F... read more

architecture art exploring-tourism Zacatecas, Zacatecas

Mi Pullman: remodeling a Mexican Art Nouveau townhouse I by Ros Chenery

This is a story about my love affair with an old house in Mexico. One day I found myself standing in front of a beautiful thre... read more

architecture lifestyles real-estate Chapala Ajijic, Jalisco

Mi Pullman: remodeling a Mexican Art Nouveau townhouse II by Ros Chenery

This is a story about my love affair with an old house in Mexico. One day I found myself standing in front of a beautiful thre... read more

architecture lifestyles real-estate Chapala Ajijic, Jalisco

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Defending the sea and the land

The "cuadricula"

Las Pozas: Edward James' fantasy stands tall in a jungle in Mexico by Michael Kernan

Six books by Karen Witynski and Joe Carr Reviewed by Allan Cogan

Mexicasa : The Enchanting Inns and Haciendas of Mexico by Gina Hyams and Melba Levick (coffee table book) Reviewed by Allan Cogan

December in Mazamitla by Ralph Rodriguez with Alan Cogan by Allan Cogan and Ralph Rodriguez

Did you know? Mexico has many "Est"raordinary railway places by Tony Burton

Did you know? The Sistine Chapel of Mexico by Tony Burton

Did you know? Mexico has five of the world's most endangered heritage sites by Tony Burton

Did You Know? The centenary of the birth of artist Juan O'Gorman by Tony Burton

Mexican cocinas: the colonial kitchen by Karen Witynski and Joe P. Carr

Restoring a Mexican hacienda by Karen Witynski and Joe P. Carr

Mexican Design Style: The publications Reviewed by Karen Witynski and Joe P. Carr

Mexican Design & Style: Overview by Karen Witynski and Joe P. Carr

Urban Deconstruction by Elena Nichols

Architecture of Mexico: the hacienda by Tim Street-Porter

Architecture of Mexico: coastal architecture by Tim Street-Porter

Architecture of Mexico: the houses of Luis Barragan by Tim Street-Porter

The cupola: Spain's gift to Mexico's colonial architecture by J. Brad Grieve

Colonial Lake Pátzcuaro by Richard Perry

Mexico Design & Style: The Series by Karen Witynski and Joe P. Carr

Water pressure systems versus the rooftop tinaco tank in the Mexican home by J. Brad Grieve

Guadalupe in Zacatecas: masterpieces of colonial art by Jane Ammeson

Mi Pullman: remodeling a Mexican Art Nouveau townhouse I by Ros Chenery

Mi Pullman: remodeling a Mexican Art Nouveau townhouse II by Ros Chenery