Salvador Reyes Ríos

Salvador received his degree in architecture from the Metropolitan Autonomous University of Mexico (UAM) in 1988. He received his masters degree in design and obtained the titles of Urban Specialization and Conservation of Real Assets (1996-1998) from the same university. His work in architecture includes restoration and remodeling projects of historic properties, design of private residences, public buildings equipped for social activities, and public and private buildings dedicated to tourism and culture. In 2000, he founded the Reyes-Rios+Larrain studio with Josefina Larrain, where they have completed works of restoration, remodeling, landscaping, furniture design and interior design for historic haciendas and mansions converted to luxury hotels, as well as modern private residences. It is renowned for the recreation of local ancient materials and building techniques that have contributed to the modern practice of architecture in its region. In 2017, Arquine publish the book “Place, matter and belonging” making it the first monographic about his 20-year work in Yucatan and other parts of Mexico.