Mexico City is the number one city in Latin America with the largest number of buildings and 8th at a worldwide level! The urban landscape of this grand metropolis is constantly changing, due to new constructions and modern buildings. Being such a vibrant city, the nation’s capital is evolving to satisfy the needs of society, reason why the city is now turning into a cutting-edge metropolis with monumental skyscrapers, creative architecture and impressive roads; leading the way towards the future.

Several buildings in Mexico City are being constructed, for offices, homes and entertainment purposes… Future plans even include the establishment of cities within the city! These projects are true works of art, scattered across the vast grounds of Mexico City. Join us to take a closer look at the Top 8 Architectonic Projects of Mexico City:

8.- Siroco Elite Residences

A smart residential building that offers green solutions to everyday needs. It has a modern and unique design, situated in a privileged location of the city. Cutting-edge 43 floors of glass and metal, give home to 214 units for those who enjoy an innovative way of living.

7.- Torres Cuarzo

Two buildings, one project: A hotel, offices, shops, and restaurants will be reunited in a contemporary construction. Located in Paseo de la Reforma, where several skyscrapers are being built at the same time. This particular project is planned to be finished by 2016.

6.- Torre Reforma

It is a groundbreaking sustainable project, with a futuristic style and the power to become an iconic building. Its efficient use of resources, has granted it the pre certification for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)! The building’s design will make smart use of natural resources and be less harmful to the environment.

5.- Garden Santa Fe

An innovative lifestyle center located not above ground but underground! It’s built under precise environmentally-friendly premises, and designed to use natural lighting, as well as collecting rain-water, for internal usage. It is an underground shopping mall, outdoor park and leisure space.

4.- Torre BBVA Bancomer

The BBVA Bancomer Mexico Headquarters. This will be the tallest building in the city, at least for some time. It’s a thoughtfully-designed building that took inspiration from Mexican architectural traditions, and is a true representation of the bank’s personality. The building features outdoor sky gardens where any of the 4,500 people who will work there, will be able to enjoy spectacular views of the city.

3.- Mítikah

An avant-garde, multi-purpose complex, a living city designed by Cesar Pelli where modern living meets offices, services, and green areas, creating a sustainable space to enhance the lifestyle of those who choose to live on one of the tallest buildings of the city, Torre Mítikah.

2.- Miyana

This is a completely Mexican project, an exclusive lifestyle complex that has perfect balance to achieve a great quality of life. Featuring advanced technology and world-class amenities, designed by the architecture group Legorreta + Legorreta -worldwide recognized architects-.

1.- The New Mexico City International Airport

A massive project designed by renowned Norman Foster (Foster + Partners) in collaboration with Fernando Romero (FR-EE/Fernando Romero Enterprise), who together created an environmentally friendly and completely new, Mexico City International Airport, envisioned to be the world’s most sustainable building in the world.

The support of creative industries, where architecture lays within, by companies, institutions and government, has lead Mexico City and the entire country to innovation, transformation and the creation of Mexico’s personality into the 21st Century.