Housing Unit Infonavit CTM Culhuacán Square / AMASA Estudio, Andrea López + Agustín Pereyra

Of all the housing units built by Infonavit in Mexico City during the second half of the 20th century, the largest is Culhuacán, located in the southeast of the city, within the Coyoacán borough and close to the boundaries with Iztapalapa. This unit has approximately 15,000 homes. Its full name—Confederación de Trabajadores de México (CTM) Culhuacán—incorporates, on one hand, a reference to Culhuacán, one of the indigenous towns in the area, and on the other, a direct allusion to the welfare state project, which at that time was expressed through support for the working class. The construction of CTM Culhuacán began in 1974, with the goal of providing housing for more than one hundred thousand people, mostly from the expanding middle and working classes.

A new design hotel has recently opened its doors in the vibrant epicenter of Siam Square, Bangkok, a lively district known for its rich cultural tapestry and dynamic atmosphere. This innovative establishment features a striking facade that masterfully blends traditional Thai architectural motifs with a contemporary twist. The design prominently incorporates the Pun-Lom, an intricately carved element often seen in classic Thai homes, symbolizing the local heritage. The exterior is further embellished with gleaming stainless steel chain links. This modern nod represents the mosquito nets that Thai families historically used to cover their beds at night, creating a dialogue between past and present.

Architectural Heritage - TaiSilk Courtyard is located in Jiazhi Street District, the Zhou Residence is a historic Jiangnan-style courtyard complex featuring a traditional three-bay main hall flanked by two wing rooms and a single-story gatehouse, collectively enclosing a central quadrangle stone courtyard. The spatial organization follows the "Main Hall-Wing Rooms" typology, with a combination of hip-and-gable and flush gable roofs, all encircled by overhanging eaves. As a representative vernacular dwelling of the Taizhou subregion in the Wu cultural area, its generous courtyard scale lends itself to conversion into public or commercial spaces. The second floor, originally used for storage or living quarters, features a central ceremonial space above the main hall. The design team developed an adaptive reuse strategy that respects the original timber structure while accommodating new programming.

A residence that Embodies Continuity and Change – In the rapidly transforming residential pockets of Bangalore, homes are quietly evolving. With rising densities and shifting family dynamics, architecture must respond to both spatial constraints and changing lifestyles. Heirlooms in Concrete, a residence designed by Greyscale Design Studio, is one such thoughtful response. The home balances tradition and modernity, offering a design that grows with the family while holding onto memories of the past.