Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura, Mexico City

Name: Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura
Address: Calle General Francisco Ramirez 4, Mexico City, 11840, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 2614 1063

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Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura, Mexico City

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Located in Mexico City, Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura is a space dedicated to exhibiting, researching and rethinking design in its many forms and outlets. Founded by Mexican architect Fernando Romero and his wife Soumaya Slim in 2012, Archivo houses two collections: a design collection of over 1,500 objects, both international and of Mexican origin, and the personal library of the well-known Mexican modernist architect, Enrique del Moral. ()

Alternative names: Established: 2012 (12 years ago)Coordinates: 19°24'41"N, 99°11'33"W

Address

Calle General Francisco Ramirez 4Miguel Hidalgo (Ampliación Daniel Garza)Mexico City 11840 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 2614 1063

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Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Nacional de Antropología, Chapultepec Castle, La Feria de Chapultepec, Chapultepec.

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Luis Barragán's former home and studio
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0.9 miNE
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Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola, Mexico City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura open?

Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura?

Nearby attractions include Luis Barragán House and Studio, Mexico City (1 min walk), Papalote Museo del Niño, Mexico City (4 min walk), Kurimanzutto, Mexico City (9 min walk), Galería de Arte Mexicano, Mexico City (10 min walk).

How to get to Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura by public transport?

The nearest stations to Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura:

Metro

Constituyentes • Lines: 7 (2 min walk)
Juanacatlán • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)

Bus

Avenida Constituyentes- General Melchor Muzquiz • Lines: Gps (5 min walk)
Parque Lira • Lines: Línea 2 Tepalcates → Tacubaya (9 min walk)

Train

Estación del tren de Chapultepec (16 min walk)
Observatorio (27 min walk)