Glocal Design Magazine convenes architects to debate sustainability, ethics, and urbanism in Mexico City
The 88th issue of Glocal Design Magazine, under the leadership of CEO Greta Arcila, organized a symposium at Museo Franz Mayer in Mexico City, concentrating on themes of sustainability, ethics, and urban resilience. Morning panels featured discussions on business strategy, social impact, and environmental responsibility, with notable figures such as Penélope de la Madrid, Michelle Garmendia, Cristina Grappin, Beatriz Peschard, and Claudina Flores. In the afternoon, Alejandra Tornel, Mariana Valero, Andrea Maldonado, Melissa Falcón, and Saraí Noguez engaged in discussions moderated by Martha Lydia Anaya. Later sessions on sustainability included participants like Alicia Silva, Arturo Arditti, and others, led by moderator Darío Ibargüengoitia. The event received sponsorship from Porcelanosa and Guardian Glass.
Key facts
- Glocal Design Magazine held its 88th edition symposium at Museo Franz Mayer in Mexico City.
- The event gathered architects, designers, engineers, and developers to discuss sustainability, ethics, and urbanism.
- Greta Arcila, CEO and founding editor of Glocal Design Magazine, gave the welcome address.
- Morning panels focused on business strategy, featuring Penélope de la Madrid, Michelle Garmendia, Cristina Grappin, Beatriz Peschard, and Claudina Flores.
- Afternoon panel on social impact was moderated by Martha Lydia Anaya and included Alejandra Tornel, Mariana Valero, Andrea Maldonado, Melissa Falcón, and Saraí Noguez.
- Sustainability panels included Alicia Silva, Arturo Arditti, Jean Michel Colonnier, Daniel Álvarez, Luis Fernández de Ortega, Eduardo Ramos, Benedikt Fahlbusch, and Alexis Levy.
- Alexis Levy stated that greenwashing can only be countered with verifiable data and metrics.
- Sponsors included Porcelanosa and Guardian Glass.
Entities
Artists
- Greta Arcila
- Penélope de la Madrid
- Michelle Garmendia
- Cristina Grappin
- Beatriz Peschard
- Claudina Flores
- Martha Lydia Anaya
- Alejandra Tornel
- Mariana Valero
- Andrea Maldonado
- Melissa Falcón
- Saraí Noguez
- Alicia Silva
- Arturo Arditti
- Jean Michel Colonnier
- Daniel Álvarez
- Luis Fernández de Ortega
- Eduardo Ramos
- Benedikt Fahlbusch
- Alexis Levy
- Darío Ibargüengoitia
Institutions
- Glocal Design Magazine
- Museo Franz Mayer
- Ábaka Interiores
- Legorreta Arquitectos
- Estudio Cristina Grappin
- Bernardi + Peschard Arquitectura
- Estudio Claudina Flores
- HEMAA
- AMASS & G
- REIMS502
- AmoATO
- Revitaliza Consultores
- Arditti + RDT Arquitectos
- Colonnier Arquitectos
- Guardian Glass
- VFO Arquitectos
- Gensler
- JSa
- SUMe
- IBALCA
- Porcelanosa
Locations
- Mexico City
- Museo Franz Mayer
- Mexico