POSTCARD / BARRAGAN

The illustrations on these postcards depict two of the most emblematic architectural projects of modern Mexican architecture: two houses designed by the architect Luis Barragán.

Casa Gilardi is one of the last works of the Mexican architect Luis Barragán, built in 1976 in Mexico City. It is considered a masterpiece of modern Mexican architecture for its exceptional use of color, natural light, and contemplative spaces. The house was designed around a pre-existing jacaranda tree, integrating nature and architecture. Its walls, painted in vibrant colors—especially pink, yellow, and blue—create ever-changing visual effects throughout the day, while the dining room and indoor pool constitute one of the most iconic spaces in 20th-century Mexican architecture.

La Cuadra de San Cristóbal is one of Luis Barragán's most unique works, built between 1966 and 1968 as a residence and equestrian complex for the Egerström family. It integrates a house, stables, corrals, patios, and expansive green spaces into a composition where architecture, water, and landscape merge masterfully. Its most famous element is the large pink wall that leads to a reflecting pool used by the horses, accompanied by a monumental fountain. Barragán employed geometric planes, intense colors, natural textures, and the sound of water to create a spatial experience of great emotional and contemplative power.

Size: 15.5 x 10.5 cm.
Printing: Digital
Illustration: Harumi Tanimoto.
Printed in Mexico