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Upcycling

Most Popular • Documentary, 04-Dec-2022

“When the previous century’s architects arrived somewhere they usually tore everything down in order to start from scratch.” - Julio Amezcua, Reurbano

Valuable architecture from previous decades lies abandoned throughout Mexico City. Even worse - some of these historical gems are being recklessly demolished. A new generation of architects and developers are seeking to reactivate these spaces and breathe new life into their foundations.

This episode features modern architects mixing the old with the new, working to protect heritage buildings, restoring earthquake-affected structures and fighting to reduce the impact of gentrification.

Tags
Recycling, Upcycling, Mexico, Latin America
Cast
Eduardo Caval Self
Francisco Pardo Self
Julio Amezcua Self
Elena Reygadas Self
Javier Sánchez Self
Crew
Kate Kliwadenko director
Mario Novas director
Camille Clare producer
Dustin Clare producer
Armando Hashimoto other
Surella Segú other

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