Mexico City is a place where time feels layered. Ancient histories, modern design, craftsmanship, food, and art coexist in a way that feels both intense and deeply grounded. I visited the city during Art Week, a moment when this energy becomes especially vibrant.
Over two days, I moved between exhibitions, architectural landmarks, studios, and restaurants, letting the city reveal itself through materials, spaces, conversations, and atmosphere.
This guide brings together some of the places that shaped that experience. A curated selection to explore Mexico City beyond a specific moment, focusing on spaces where architecture, culture, craftsmanship, and contemporary thinking naturally meet.
Where to Visit
Casa Wabi: Designed by Tadao Ando, Casa Wabi was the highlight of the trip. The relationship between concrete, light, and landscape creates an experience that feels deeply emotional and intentional. Walking through the space reinforces how powerful simplicity can be when guided by clarity and purpose. Ando is, without a doubt, one of my favorite architects of all time.
Art and Design
Fragmentos de Mar: A collaboration between Studio Davidpompa and Contramar. One of the most poetic projects I experienced in the city. Fragmentos de Mar explores memory, the sea, and craftsmanship through unexpected material. Discarded seashells are transformed into a bio shell that feels both fragile and enduring. Sculptural lighting reveals how materials can carry stories, connecting design, food, and tradition in a subtle and meaningful way.
Lee Broom Residence: Visiting the residence of Lee Broom offered an intimate look at how light, form, and atmosphere come together in a domestic setting. The space feels curated yet lived in, with a strong and consistent design language that never feels excessive.
Kurimanzutto: A must visit gallery in Mexico City. Kurimanzutto is known for its thoughtful curatorial approach and its careful relationship with space, allowing the work to unfold with clarity and intention.
Proyectos Públicos: Proyectos Públicos operates at the intersection of art, research, and public engagement. A space dedicated to experimentation and dialogue.
Art Fairs and Creative Platforms
ZONA MACO: ZONA MACO offers a broad overview of the contemporary art scene, bringing together galleries, artists, and collectors from different parts of the world.
Feria Material: More independent in spirit, Feria Material highlights emerging artists and experimental practices, with a strong connection to the local scene.
Salón ACME: Focused on discovery, Salón ACME presents new voices and proposals in a dynamic and accessible format.
Where to Eat and Drink
Ticuchi: Rooted in Mexican tradition and approached with precision and care, Ticuchi offers an experience that feels familiar yet elevated.
Eno: Casual and thoughtful, Eno reflects a deep respect for ingredients, process, and everyday rituals.
Both restaurants are part of the universe created by Enrique Olvera. Pujol, by the same Michelin starred chef, remains my favorite restaurant in Mexico City, even though I did not make it there this time.
FORM + MATTER: FORM + MATTER feels more like a laboratory than a bar. The team experiments with techniques, ingredients, and processes to create drinks that are unusual, precise, and unexpected. The concept is as strong as the flavors.
Mexico City is a city of layers, contrasts, and continuities. Whether visiting during a major cultural moment or at any other time of the year, it remains an endless source of inspiration for those interested in architecture, art, design, and food.
For another city shaped by layers of culture and creative energy, explore our guide to São Paulo.
