“Architecture perpetuates social dynamics. By questioning them in collaborative design, we can propose new visions that turn challenges into opportunities.”
Gabriela Carrillo founded her eponymous studio in 2019, creating a collaborative and interdisciplinary space for architectural innovation. She is also a co-founder of Colectivo C733, which focuses on public projects across Mexico. Prior to this, she spent over nine years as a partner at Taller Rocha Carrillo. With more than two decades of experience, Gabriela has earned numerous accolades, including the Emerging Voices Award in 2014, the prestigious Federico Mariscal Chair from the Faculty of Architecture at UNAM—the highest honour for professional practice—and the Médaille d’OR from the French Academy of Architecture. She was named “Architect of the Year” by Architectural Review in London in 2017 and by Architectural Digest Mexico in both 2020 and 2023. In 2023, she received The Royal Academy Dorfman Award. Gabriela is also a member of the National System of Art Creators and, since 2021, an academic member of the Academy of Architecture of Mexico, Mexico City chapter.
Gabriela Carrillo has been a faculty member at UNAM’s Faculty of Architecture since 2003, where she currently leads the Estudio RX research and graduation seminar. She has taught at prestigious institutions such as Harvard GSD, Kent State University, and the WAVE program in Venice, Italy. Her work has been exhibited and celebrated in numerous national and international biennials, and featured in renowned publications like Domus, Casabella, Arquitectura Viva, and Architectural Review, among others.
“Architecture inherently perpetuates social dynamics. By questioning these dynamics within a collaborative design process, we create opportunities to propose new visions that not only address current challenges but also transform them into opportunities for growth”
WHAT DESIGN CAN DO MEXICO GNP 2024
Gabriela Carrillo will take the main stage in the second block:
RECONNECTING WITH CIRCULARITY.
She will also participate in one of our breakout sessions, with more details coming soon.
Join Gabriela Carrillo and hundreds of creatives on September 27th. Tickets are now available!