Centennial of Mexican Architect Teodoro González de León

On May 29, 2026, Mexico commemorates the 100th birthday of Teodoro González de León, born in Mexico City in 1926 and died there on September 16, 2016. Over a 50-year career, he designed iconic buildings including El Colegio de México, the Infonavit headquarters, Museo Rufino Tamayo, Auditorio Nacional, Escuela Superior de Música del CNA, Conjunto Arcos Bosques, the Mexican Embassy in Berlin, Torre Virreyes, and Conjunto Manacar, often collaborating with architects Abraham Zabludovsky, Francisco J. Serrano, Carlos Tejeda, and Aurelio Nuño. A personal essay by Ernesto, a former collaborator, recounts anecdotes highlighting González de León's human side: his reserved but caring mentorship, his love of books and wine, his graciousness when losing a competition, and his ability to persuade authorities. The centennial celebrations, coordinated by Jorge Gamboa de Buen, Julio Madrazo, Alberto Kalach, Karina Licea, and Felipe Leal, include conferences, publications, guided tours, and exhibitions starting May 2026. The documentary "Teodoro en concreto" (2017) by Arquine and El Colegio Nacional, directed by Emilio Maillé with script by Miquel Adriá, will screen in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, and at the Morelia Festival.