Óscar Tenreiro Degwitz Reflects on Architecture Amid Venezuela's Political Climate

Venezuelan architect Óscar Tenreiro Degwitz published a reflective essay discussing the challenges of practicing architecture in Venezuela's current political and economic context. He describes working on small-scale construction projects like a brick staircase and stone wall despite material shortages, while reflecting on broader societal issues. The architect references historical figures including French painter Hubert Robert (1733-1808), architect Louis Kahn, and Russian constructivist Ivan Leonidov (1902-1959), drawing parallels between architectural creation and societal conditions. The piece was published on the Veredes blog in March 2026.