Aqueous place in the architecture of Luis Barragán: Dark Pink and surface-Other

This study reveals the aqueous underpinnings of Luis Barragán's architectural works, particularly through his houses Casa Ortega and Casa-Estudio Luis Barragán in Tacubaya, Ciudad de México. The research employs a dual narrative approach—one poetic and immersive ('Dark Pink'), the other academic and reflective ('surface-Other')—to explore the aesthetic, cultural, social, and political implications of water in Barragán's designs. By contextualizing visits within broader discourses on tourism, memory, and commentary, the study suggests that Barragán's work is shaped by both fictional and essential aqueous elements, offering a nuanced interpretation of his oeuvre.

Wu, J., & Douglas, A. (2025). Aqueous place in the architecture of Luis Barragán: Dark Pink and surface-Other. Interstices: Journal of Architecture and Related Arts, 110–135. https://doi.org/10.24135/ijara.v24i24.827