An Art Deco Tour Of Mexico City In 9 Buildings
Throughout the 20s, art deco experienced a veritable boom in Mexico City neighborhoods such as Condesa and La Roma. To this day, there are some 275 examples of art deco architecture existing in the two colonias combined, so it’s practically impossible to not see some sort of art deco architecture. However, for a proper dip into the art deco world, Avenidas México and Amsterdam in Condesa are must-visit destinations, along with the following nine buildings.
1. Palacio de Bellas Artes
Building
2. Edificio Tehuacán
Edificio Tehuacán
Designed by prolific art deco architect Ernesto Buenrostro, Edificio Tehuacan in Condesa is a classic and more holistic example of art deco than the Palacio de Bellas Artes. First completed in 1931, the external façade features all the elements typical of the movement, including striking geometric designs contrasted by sweeping curves. Edificio Tehuacán now houses Hippodrome Hotel, which has slightly updated some of the original features.
Edificio Tehuacán, Avenida México #188, Colonia Condesa, Ciudad de México, México
3. Monumento a la Revolución
Architectural Landmark, Historical Landmark
4. Edificio La Nacional
Building
5. Museo de Arte Popular
Museum
6. Parque México
Park
7. Edificio San Martín
Edificio San Martín
Just off the aforementioned Parque México is another brilliant example of art deco design that’s worthy of its own mention. It was designed by the well-known art deco architect Ernesto Buenrostro and encapsulates many of the key themes of art deco, like geometric design and chevrons. Some particularly stand out features are the ornate doorway and porch, which are more than worth snapping a few pictures of.
Edificio San Martín, Avenida México, Condesa, Ciudad de México, México
8. Centro Cultural Bella Época
Cinema, Shop, Store
9. Edificio Basurto
Edificio Basurto
We round off our tour of Mexico City in notable art deco buildings with the Edificio Basurto. Designed by Francisco Serrano, Edifico Basurto finds itself smack bang in the heart of the Condesa’s art deco hub. The combination of straight edges and sensual curves come together to form this magnificent and iconic fourteen-floor edifice, whose helical stairwell is instantly recognisable.
Edificio Basurto, Avenida México 197, Cuauhtémoc, Condesa, Ciudad de México, México
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