The XXIV CEMEX Building Award judges have revealed their favored architectural projects of the year, and Yucatán is at the top of the list of nominees.
Architect Henry Ponce‘s B + H 45, on Calle 45 in Santa Ana, Mérida, was nominated in the single-family category. The house emerged on a narrow lot on an unassuming street. Its modern, clean facade hints at the airy, contemporary interior that makes inventive use of living space.
An education building for the Biotechnology Institute, and a park space in Polygon 108 — both futuristic in theme — were also nominated in their respective categories.
Nominees stand out for their constructive, conceptual, technical and aesthetic designs, according to CEMEX. The list is dominated by progressive and modern designs. “Through this event, CEMEX promotes a culture of continuous innovation in construction and recognizes the most talented people in this industry,” the organization proclaims. “CEMEX fosters a culture of continuous innovation in construction and encourages best practices in building generating better spaces for social interaction.”
Here are the finalists; winners will be announced in September:
Single Family
B + H 45 | Mérida, Yucatán
Casa BC | Huixquilucan, State of Mexico
Casa Roel | Mexico, Federal District
Casa Vargas | Queretaro, Queretaro
Affordable Housing
Alika Residential | Veracruz, Veracruz
Aquiles 975 | Mexico City
Espacio Vainilla | Mexico City
Housing Complex
Bartolache 1944 | Mexico City
Edificio Amsterdam | Mexico City
T.164 | Mexico City
Educational and Cultural Buildings
La Cueva | Ocampo, Coahuila
Poliforum Panamericano | Zapopan, Jalisco
Tecnia Instituto de Biotecnologica | Merida, Yucatan
Services and Public Assistance
Biomedica de Referencia | Mexico City
Macrocentro Community Cultural and Sports San Bernabe | Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
Commercial and Mixed Use
Continental Guadalajara Santa Anita | Tlajomulco de Zuniga, Jalisco
Torre Cosmopolitan | Tijuana, Baja California
Torre San Pedro | San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Urbanism
Forests Vallarta Residential | Zapopan, Jalisco
Boardwalk Cuexcomatitlán | Tlajomulco de Zuniga, Jalisco
Urban Regeneration Interceptor Canal Section 2 | Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
Construction Fracc. Tierraverde | Jesus Maria, Aguascalientes
Special Social Impact
Eco Pétreo | Espita, Yucatán
Boardwalk Cuexcomatitlán | Tlajomulco de Zuniga, Jalisco
Treatment plant AR | Hermosillo, Sonora
Polígono 108 | Mérida, Yucatán
