EL PARAÍSO
Modern Mexico’s Utopia
Unidad Independencia, Mexico City, 2018-2022
Unidad Independencia was planned as an independent city outside the city under the guiding idea of coexistence and habitability. It was the realization of the vision of progress, welfare and housing for more than 10,000 working-class residents with something - much more - than a roof over their heads.
The inauguration took place on September 20, 1960 – as part of the 150th anniversary of Mexico's independence – therefore the name of this architectural ensemble.
This period was characterised by the opening of Mexico to the world and the definition of the image of a modern, post-revolutionary nation with a strong commitment to its own history.
The social housing project was developed by the Mexican state (IMSS) by merging Le Corbusier's vision of the radiant city with pre-Columbian elements to reflect what was considered part of the national identity...
El Paraíso, Video, 8:28 Min.
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