OBRA BLANCA
A space that hosts various content creation initiatives by Obra Blanca. Each year, different professionals from the fields of architecture, interior design, product design, and lighting in Mexico are invited to contribute to this versatile environment, where interviews, exhibitions, idea exchanges, gatherings, and cocktails take place over the course of the three-day event.
Architect Augusto Quijano Axle, born in Mérida in 1955 and a graduate of Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, is one of the most influential figures in contemporary Mexican architecture. His career has been marked by national and international awards, landmark projects, and, most recently, recognition with the 2026 National Architecture Award.
Among his distinctions are his appointment as a Full Member of the National Academy of Architecture in 1995, Emeritus Member of the National Academy of Architecture since August 2002, and Honorary Member of the Academy of Arts since 2018. He has also received Gold Medals at the Mexican Architecture Biennials in 1994 and 1998, as well as at the Yucatán Architecture Biennials in 2011 and 2024.
He received the 1995 Special Award from the Precast and Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) in Chicago for the Confía Building in Mérida. In 2002, he received the PCI Award for Best Office Building for the Bacsa Corporate Headquarters, followed by First Prize in the 2005 PCI Design Awards, Best Office Building category, for the Dicas Corporate Headquarters, awarded by the Precast and Prestressed Concrete Institute in Chicago, Illinois, in June 2005. That same year, his Casa Larga project in Mérida was awarded First Prize at the 6th São Paulo International Architecture Biennial.
In 2001, he held the prestigious “Federico Mariscal” Extraordinary Chair at the Faculty of Architecture of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
In March 2007, he received the “Héctor Victoria Aguilar” Medal, awarded by the Congress of the State of Yucatán to Yucatecans who have distinguished themselves through outstanding contributions to the state.
His projects are characterized by a sensitive approach to context and a strong dialogue with the natural and cultural environment. The expressive use of light, geometry, and void are central elements of his spatial exploration. For Quijano, architecture is a tool that can contribute to improving quality of life through innovation and social responsibility.
Over more than four decades, he has developed more than 250 projects across the residential, educational, cultural, and corporate sectors, achieving broad international recognition and publication. His career combines professional practice, teaching, and critical reflection, establishing him as a leading figure in contemporary Mexican architecture.
Exhibitions are a living, breathing experience—a series of journeys that, when done well, do more than just surprise: they spark curiosity and encourage visitors to keep exploring.
The Espacio Obra Blanca 2026, designed by architect Augusto Quijano Axle, will embody this dynamism—a tribute to the continuity of the journey and to fluidity, where spaces will merge physically and visually to invite exploration.
Huge linear screens will be displayed throughout the space, linking the program—which encompasses all the activities the space hosts—with the energy that will drive each tour.
WHAT WILL YOU FIND IN THE ESPACIO OBRA BLANCA?
Beyond colors, materials, and finishes, what truly matters is the emotional experience a space evokes. Under the theme “From Material to Emotion,” and in partnership with La Jabonera Design Center, the new Creative Team translated the trends from the 2027 CMF Forecast for White Goods into evocative concepts that invite us to imagine more human-centered spaces.
Each year, Obra Blanca broadcasts live interviews with speakers and participants from the forums, providing an opportunity to delve deeper into specific topics and retransmit them to reach the entire community beyond Obra Blanca’s boundaries.
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