Colombian Architecture
Architecture and design work from Colombia, with a focus on buildings and projects in Bogotá and their tropical and urban context.
Colombian architecture draws on a varied landscape of climates, altitudes and urban conditions, from the high plateau of Bogotá to the tropical lowlands. Designers working here often respond to heavy rainfall, strong sun and dense city fabric while engaging with a rich tradition of brick, concrete and public institutional buildings.
Members of the community share projects that range from residential and tropical houses to civic libraries, auditoriums and urban interventions. Discussion also returns to canonical works, such as the Luis Ángel Arango Library, as reference points for how Colombian architects have shaped the city.
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ViGa Arquitectos Stacks Vaulted Brick Apartments over Street Retail Beside Mexico City's Parque Hundido
Steps from Parque Hundido in Mexico City, a 460 m² corner building uses concrete vaults, brick and plywood to add density without erasing the block.
Trópico Arquitectura Finds Its Language in a Timber-and-Plaster House on a Sloping Site in La Ceja, Colombia
In La Ceja, Colombia, the studio's first project pairs rough-hewn timber, white plaster and brick floors with doors that open the house to the garden.
AR-AR Martínez, MEC Arquitectura and Fiallo Atelier Raise Two Contemplation Shelters in a Colombian Cloud Forest
In Villamaría, Colombia, a pair of dark timber shelters on stilts anchors Campano Frío, a reforestation effort built around rest, rain and fog.
Atelier Tropical House: A Contemporary Urban Oasis in Bogotá
Atelier Tropical House in Bogotá blends residential, cultural, and retail spaces, featuring courtyards, lush greenery, flexible layouts, and modern Colombian architecture.
