Ana Elena Mallet

This latest volume in the MoMA One on One series focuses on Clara Porset's Butaque chair (c. 1957), the only object designed by a Latin American currently on view at the Museum. Clara Porset is one of the most important Latin American designers of the twentieth century. Though born in Matanzas, Cuba, Porset spent most of her life in Mexico,...

Interior Design in Latin America is an opulent volume of images and readings that, for the first time, focuses on Latin America's broad, deeply rooted, and at the same time highly topical understanding of design. Focusing on private residences, intercultural influences, and craftsmanship excellence, the book offers both aesthetic inspiration and cultural-historical depth. Through a combination of photo reports, interviews,...

This is a richly layered exploration of one of Mexico City's most respected architectural practices, known for its refined designs, adaptive reuse projects, and deep commitment to heritage and sustainability. This volume presents standout projects from the past decade spanning residential to institutional buildings, offering a vivid look at the firm's philosophy on urban renewal and historic preservation. Mexico City...