Juan Carral: Rethinking Suburban Housing

Juan Carral, a Mexican architect, proposes Donceles Studios as a multipurpose building representing the diverse social strata of the working-class community in Cancún. He highlights the building's infrastructure, location, and affordable cost of living, arguing for a new form of experimental real estate development based on participatory strategies and inclusive ideology. Carral encourages architects to consider a long-term vision for the city.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2022
Publisher: Arquine

The Mexican architect, Juan Carral, presents innovative concepts for real estate development in underserved areas, fostering inclusivity and community engagement. Situated between a busy traffic zone and a highly affluent purchasing power region in Cancun, the working-class community of Donceles has been largely overlooked by the larger city it belongs to. Recognizing this, Carral envisioned Donceles Studios as a multifunctional building that represents the diverse social strata of the neighborhood. In this essay, Carral delves deeper into the infrastructure of Donceles, highlighting its rich urban layout, self-made architectural identity, privileged location, and more affordable cost of living. The outcome is a compelling case for a new approach to experimental real estate development, rooted in participatory strategies and an inclusive ideology. Carral urges his fellow architects to consider real estate development with a broader perspective, keeping in mind a long-term vision for the city we aspire to create.

The Mexican architect, Juan Carral, presents innovative concepts for real estate development in underserved areas, fostering inclusivity and community engagement. Situated between a busy traffic zone and a highly affluent purchasing power region in Cancun, the working-class community of Donceles has been largely overlooked by the larger city it belongs to. Recognizing this, Carral envisioned Donceles Studios as a multifunctional building that represents the diverse social strata of the neighborhood. In this essay, Carral delves deeper into the infrastructure of Donceles, highlighting its rich urban layout, self-made architectural identity, privileged location, and more affordable cost of living. The outcome is a compelling case for a new approach to experimental real estate development, rooted in participatory strategies and an inclusive ideology. Carral urges his fellow architects to consider real estate development with a broader perspective, keeping in mind a long-term vision for the city we aspire to create.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 242 x 181 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9786079489793