Enrique Tovar

México

Brands & Materials Editor at ArchDaily

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Swan Taps, Checkered Seashell Fixtures, and the New Frontier of Bespoke Design

1 day ago | archdaily.com | Enrique Tovar

At the heart of design lies the intersection of technique and creativity—a space where ideas take shape and environments are reimagined. In a world prevalent with mass-produced objects, the focus is shifting toward something more deliberate, where every decision opens up new possibilities and allows design to break free from the conventional.
Metal Façade Systems with Community Resonance: The Case of Africatown Plaza

2 days ago | archdaily.com | Enrique Tovar

As urban neighborhoods continue to evolve, design plays a key role in shaping how buildings respond to urbanization, functional demands, and the character of their surroundings. Intertwined, these elements guide the transformation of urban life and influence how new developments engage with their context—a dynamic clearly visible in Seattle's Central District.
Letting the Sky In: 4 Case Studies of Daylight Solutions in Aquatic Architecture

3 days ago | archdaily.com | Enrique Tovar

Condensation, maintenance, and humidity are three familiar challenges that continue to test the buildings we design and construct. Whether stemming from climate conditions, limited airflow, or the specifics of construction detailing, these factors affect not only the durability of materials but also the everyday comfort and performance of inhabited spaces. When the setting is an aquatic center or an indoor swimming pool, the demands are even greater.
La cocina en la nueva economía del espacio: 5 enfoques de diseño contemporáneo

1 week ago | archdaily.mx | Enrique Tovar

El espacio se ha convertido en un lujo en muchas de las ciudades más densamente pobladas del mundo, una realidad cada vez más difícil de ignorar. Mega Ciudades como Tokio, Shanghái, Bombay, Ciudad de México y São Paulo superan ya los 20 millones de habitantes, mientras que otros centros urbanos de Asia y África continúan expandiéndose rápidamente. Entre ellos destaca Delhi: si se mantienen las tendencias actuales, se prevé que se convierta en la ciudad más poblada del mundo en 2028.
The Kitchen in the New Spatial Economy: 5 Contemporary Design Approaches

1 week ago | archdaily.com | Enrique Tovar

Space has become a luxury in many of the world's most densely populated cities—a growing reality that's hard to ignore. Megacities like Tokyo, Shanghai, Mumbai, Mexico City, and São Paulo already have populations exceeding 20 million, while other urban centers across Asia and Africa continue to expand rapidly. Among these, Delhi stands out: if current trends continue, it is projected to become the most populous city by 2028.
The Bathroom, Reawakened: Contemporary Design Concepts for a Sensory Experience

1 week ago | archdaily.com | Enrique Tovar

Water is a catalyst for sensory experiences: it manifests through direct contact when touched, through its presence when heard or seen reflected, and through its transformations—whether by temperature, from cold to heat, or by state, from liquid to vapor. It is a key element in designing for the senses, capable of evoking physically and emotionally perceived atmospheres. As , architecture does not address the eye alone but involves the whole body and sensory memory.
The Greener Future of Automatic Door Systems: A Shift in Design and Performance

2 weeks ago | archdaily.com | Enrique Tovar

Throughout history, doors—and later automatic doors—have served a far greater purpose than merely marking an entrance or exit. They define thresholds, guide the flow of movement, and subtly shape the way people interact within a space. We can trace their evolution back to the 1st century, when Heron of Alexandria devised a steam-powered door—an early example of technology merging with architecture.
Vernacular Building and AI: Can Data Alone Bridge the Gap?

2 weeks ago | archdaily.com | Enrique Tovar

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in society, it's essential to pause and reflect on the foundations that sustain it—and the dimensions to which it extends. At the heart of AI's learning are datasets, whose structure and content shape how these systems interpret and respond to the world. This reliance creates a deep interdependence—one that not only informs AI's capabilities but also defines its potential blind spots.
Construcción vernácula e inteligencia artificial: ¿pueden los datos por sí solos superar la brecha?

3 weeks ago | archdaily.mx | Enrique Tovar

A medida que la inteligencia artificial (IA) se integra cada vez más en la sociedad, es esencial pausar ocasionalmente para reflexionar sobre los fundamentos que la sustentan y las dimensiones a las que se extiende. En el corazón del aprendizaje de la IA están los conjuntos de datos, cuya estructura y contenido moldean cómo estos sistemas interpretan y responden al mundo que los rodea.
Entre la piedra y el diseño: 4 texturas y tonos que conectan con el entorno natural

3 weeks ago | archdaily.mx | Enrique Tovar

En su búsqueda constante por crear espacios funcionales que también establezcan una conexión visual y emocional con quienes los habitan, la arquitectura ha encontrado en la naturaleza una fuente de inspiración. Desde la proporción áurea, presente en estructuras biológicas, hasta el uso de materiales propios del contexto, el entorno natural ofrece una lección de formas y texturas que nutren el pensamiento arquitectónico.