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We’ve teamed up with Dezeen, one of the most influential design platforms in the world, to create a special guide that celebrates the architectural soul of Mexico City. Dezeen has always been about spotlighting the best in design, and for us, it’s the perfect partner to bring our vision of the city’s architecture and richness.
This guide takes you through the city’s most iconic buildings, from historic landmarks to the latest designs pushing creative boundaries. We’ve divided the city into zones to highlight the contrasts and different architectural styles that make Mexico City’s architecture so rich and diverse—old and new, tradition and innovation, all coming together to shape this vibrant metropolis.

Mexico City Architectural Guide

A collaboration with Dezeen

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PARTNERSHIP
You’ll find the guide at Numen, Casa Bosques, Hermanos Koumori, Audette, Contramar, Entremar, Caracol, Expendio, and studio davidpompa.
These spots, like us, are passionate about Mexican culture, design, and craftsmanship—making them the perfect places to explore this guide and see how architecture and design come to life in the city. We're excited to share this incredible collaboration that celebrates our heritage while giving us the opportunity to explore the fresh, new architecture shaping our city.

CONTRAMAR

Contramar opened its doors to the public in August 1998 at 200 Durango Street, in the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City. This project was launched with a very clear idea: to create a restaurant where people could eat as they would at the seafood eateries on Mexican beaches. Over time, it has evolved—the space and service have been improved, and the dishes served daily have been perfected. However, the core idea remains the same: to offer fish and seafood prepared with the highest quality ingredients from responsible sources, in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. The dishes are the result of a combination of the simplicity of coastal cuisine, the classic flavors of our gastronomy, and the influence of other culinary styles.

CARACOL DE MAR

Sea and land cuisine. Located in the Condesa neighborhood, it is the latest addition to the Red Contramar family. This restaurant showcase an exclusive edition of Palma brass and Ambra aluminium.

ENTREMAR

It is the second restaurant of Red Contramar, located in Polanco, offering the same acclaimed menu as Contramar. A selection of fish and seafood dishes crafted with the finest ingredients from responsible sources, complemented by exceptional service.

HERMANOS KOUMORI

Hermanos Koumori is an all-Mexican project born in 2018 in the heart of Mexico City. Conceived as an outlet for a wide array of personal interests, Hermanos Koumori has served as a means for us to merge contemporary design with obsessions such as Mexican Modernist Art, Pre-Hispanic cultures, architecture, meditation, and running. The latter has been particularly important for us since, thanks to running, we have found our community, organized around art, design, and lifestyle. Everything we do, we do for the community and the youth.

CASA BOSQUES

Casa Bosques es una librería de arte y diseño única en la Ciudad de México. Ofrecemos una destacada selección de libros, revistas y otros impresos de la escena local e internacional. Nuestro catálogo cubre una amplia variedad de disciplinas, como arte, fotografía, arquitectura, diseño, gastronomía, entre otros; con publicaciones obtenidas a través de canales alternativos, incluyendo ferias de libros de arte, viajes al extranjero y colaboración directa con los autores.

NUMEN

Numen has its roots in daily work, curiosity, exploration, and above all, a romantic obsession with traditional writing tools. We craft handmade products with love committing to responsible manufacture, and tracing transparency. We believe that beauty and functionality can go hand in hand with environmental responsibility. We celebrate creativity by creating durable everyday objects of high quality, timeless and minimalist design, aesthetic sensitivity, ergonomics, and functionality. Each piece is meticulously crafted by hand. We select wood based on its unique characteristics, and the cut- ting, carving, polishing, varnishing, and assembly are all done by hand, resulting in distinctive pieces and limited editions.

AUDETTE

Audette is an independent handbag label offering contemporary and high-quality pieces. Constantly confronting femininity and masculinity, the brand seeks its essence in unconventional shapes and vibrant colors. Discover their flagship store in the heart of Roma Norte, where their finest creations are showcased in an intimate, curated space.

EXPENDIO CONTRAMAR

Expendio Durango is Red Contramar’s specialty store for fine Mexican products. It offers a curated selection of mezcals, wines, sauces, spices, cheeses, coffee, and high-quality provisions. Freshly baked bread, signature cakes, pies, and gourmet tortas are also available. Expendio brings together the ingredients and products used in Red Contramar’s restaurants, sourced from local producers who champion responsible practices.

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