Marcia Hylto moved from the US to Mexico seeking a better quality of life. Courtest of Marcia Hylto 2025-03-28T10:38:01Z SaveSaved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? I moved to the US from Jamaica, believing hard work would ensure a good quality of life.I served four years in the Air Force and obtained my American citizenship.Eventually, I had to admit that the country I served no longer felt like home.I never imagined I'd leave the country I served. I hoped the United States would be my forever home.However, I eventually had to admit that the country I dedicated myself to no longer felt like a place I could thrive.I followed in my father's footsteps hoping to make him proudIn junior high, I moved to the US from Jamaica to live with my biological father. He believed that hard work would ensure a good quality of life and I adopted that belief.I adjusted to American culture and served four years in the Air Force during the Gulf War. After that, I proudly obtained my American citizenship.After my military service, I immersed myself in America's hustle culture, always working and never resting.I first worked as a computer programmer while teaching part-time as a college instructor. Later, I transitioned into marketing leadership, working as a marketing manager before launching my own small marketing company in Houston, TX. Along the way, I co-owned an online women's beauty store with a business partner and pursued other small ventures.It wasn't until my father's death that I realized my sacrifice: I lived to work instead of working to live.I had followed in my father's footsteps as a workaholic and realized I was doing all this to make him proud. His death in 2011 left me feeling aimless.Then, I discovered I had a difficult-to-diagnose autoimmune conditionIn October 2017, I developed sudden pain and fatigue that only worsened over time. I used to walk three to four miles a day but soon struggled just to reach my front door. Nearly every joint ached, my breathing became labored, and my larger muscles, especially my thighs and back, felt like I was constantly doing resistance training.I spent autoimmune condition that requires medication.I often had trouble booking specialist appointments. For example, my first rheumatology appointment alone required an eight-month wait, all while I suffered from debilitating pain and fatigue.Between my medications, specialist visits, and health insurance costs, I was stretching my budget so thin I had to take funds from retirement accounts.I realized that, for me, a better life would mean somewhere I could afford to focus less on work while also getting the healthcare I needed. I found that life in Mexico City.Moving to Mexico after living in the US for 42 years was the right choice for meMy stress disappeared. Healthcare is easier to access, including for mental health.In the US, getting the proper care for myself felt like a privilege. In Mexico, the medications I need are available without insurance and at prices that don't require financial sacrifice. For example, one of my medications costs a fifth of what it did in the US.And it's not just the healthcare that has made me fall in love with Mexico in the year I've now lived there.In my experience, people are kinder and more welcoming here. From Uber drivers helping me improve my Spanish to friendly neighbors, Mexico City has offered me a mix of grace and generosity.Mexico's cost of living allows me to enjoy fresh foods and a comfortable apartment without financial stress. I eat, feel, and live better without sacrificing joy. I spend under $2,500 monthly for my living expenses less than half of what I paid in the US.While my condition makes it difficult for me to do more than minimal work, I'm hoping that with time I'll continue to heal and can, one day, take on more work again.I can confidently say I made the right choice in moving. I miss some US conveniences like sidewalks that aren't obstacle courses and free, fast Amazon shipping. However, these trade-offs are small compared with the peace and quality of life I've embraced here.Recommended video

President Donald Trump came into office with plans to enact his agenda at breakneck speed, and to some extent, its working. Less than 100 days into his second term, Trump has already issued 99 executive orders a shock and awe approach meant to overwhelm his opposition and signal decisive action to his supporters.However, the courts have emerged as a key obstacle slowing down the implementation of Trumps policies. Advocates for the many people suffering from those policies including immigrants, scientists, government workers, and the other everyday Americans who rely on them are suing the administration and racking up key wins. Nearly 140 lawsuits have challenged Trumps executive actions so far, according to Just Securitys litigation tracker. Many of them have centered on the efforts spearheaded by Elon Musks Department of Government Efficiency to slash staffing and spending across the federal government. But they have also focused on Trumps attacks on undocumented immigrants and on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility policies in government and beyond. So far, federal courts have already blocked, in part or in whole, many of Trumps executive actions at least for now. That includes his ban on transgender military servicemembers, his executive order ending birthright citizenship, his efforts to fire thousands of probationary government employees, his attempts to deport people under an obscure 18th-century law, and more. Some of those blocks could later be lifted or made permanent in ongoing litigation and appeals that could reach the Supreme Court. Its not clear to what extent the courts will be able to delay, if not entirely stop, some of Trumps policies from going into effect. Notably, blocks on some of Trumps policies stayed in place through the end of his first term because courts ran out of time to resolve legal challenges to them. Trumps proposals to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, create work requirements for Medicaid, and put a citizenship status question on the 2020 census never went into effect as a result. But in his second term, his administration has hit the ground running, allowing more time for lawsuits to play out and policies to take effect. He was also able to reshape the judiciary during his first term by appointing conservative judges who might favor his policies. There is also a question of what this Supreme Court will do. As the ultimate interpreter of the law and the Constitution, the court will play a major role in checking or abetting Trumps power grabs. (My colleague Ian Millhiser breaks down two cases in particular to follow.) And then there is the concern that Trump will continue to ignore court orders. The US is arguably facing a constitutional crisis after the administration did not abide by a judges order to turn around planes transporting accused Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare public rebuke of Trump after the president attacked the judge in the El Salvador case as a Radical Left Lunatic. Trump and his administration are determined to expand the presidents power, even when that means disrupting the Constitutions system of checks and balances or trampling civil liberties. With congressional Republicans complicit in that power grab, the courts have emerged as the Constitutions most effective defense at least for now.See More:

This story was originally published in The Highlight, Voxs member-exclusive magazine. To get early access to member-exclusive stories every month, join the Vox Membership program today.In almost all ways, the Liberty Hotel in Boston is like any other swanky hotel. It hosts galas, weddings, and New Years Eve parties. It has weekly events like Fashionably LATE Thursdays a show in the lobby that features a whos who of Bostons fashion elite and beat weekends, where local DJs perform on Friday and Saturday nights. Its a hotel, in other words, that strives to be a place where local residents can go to see and be seen.But theres one thing about the Liberty Hotel thats markedly different from its peers: Not too long ago, it was a prison. Until 1990, when it was still operating as the Charles Street Jail, it was a building that most people wanted to avoid. It was in disrepair and overcrowded, so much so that a US district court once declared that it violated peoples constitutional rights.The hotel leans into that history sometimes uncomfortably so. The place that once jailed suffragists and civil rights activists now boasts restaurants with names like Clink and Alibi. It relishes playful nods to [its] infamous past with decorations that include old keys. Dont worry, these days, the doors lock from the inside only, its website reads. But with rooms this luxurious, we cant guarantee that youll ever want to leave.That transformation from jailhouse to hotel fundamentally changed how people interacted with the building. It also uncovered an uncomfortable truth: Prisons and jails dont fit into their surrounding neighborhoods. As a hotel, the former Charles Street Jail draws in crowds; as a jail, it repelled passersby, who probably tried their best to ignore its existence.What our prisons look like says a lot about how we think about crime and punishment, what we think about prisoners, and how we like to think of our own society.Thats never going to change. Prisons will always be a place that people would rather not think about, and residents will likely protest anytime one gets built in their neighborhood. So, as long as prisons and jails continue to exist, architects and urban planners must face the question of what a prison should look like. Should it be tucked away or built on an island like Rikers or Alcatraz? If its in an urban neighborhood, should it be made invisible by blending into its surroundings, or should it stand out to send a message about criminal justice?These questions arent just hypothetical. A few months ago, city officials in Washington, DC, released renderings for a new jail thats meant to replace the citys current, crumbling correctional facility. A senior vice president of the design firm hired by the city was frank with their intent. The community doesnt want to see a jail, she said in a public meeting in November. With that in mind, they put together a design that would fit into the surrounding neighborhood. The proposal which included steel panels obscuring a glass exterior drew mixed reactions, according to the Washington Post. Some noted that its clear the designers were trying to create a welcoming environment that offered, at the very least, a dignified experience for those unfortunate enough to go through its doors. Others pointed out that, despite the designers efforts, it still looked somewhat menacing. It presents as a cage, said one member of the US Commission of Fine Arts, one of the bodies responsible for approving the project.Ultimately, what a prison looks like on the outside has seemingly little to do with the conditions on the inside. But questions of design get at something deeper: What our prisons look like says a lot about how we think about crime and punishment, what we think about prisoners, and how we like to think of our own society. The prison architects dilemmaMany factors contribute to what a prison ends up looking like including city planning, community input, and stakeholder needs but who designs it has the biggest say. The problem for many architects, though, is that while they can influence what a prison looks like inside and out, their job ends there. What happens afterward, within the walls they helped erect, is out of their control. And because the criminal justice system is riddled with injustice from racial bias to harsh prison conditions some architects believe that they shouldnt participate in the system at all.In 2020, the New York chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) issued a statement discouraging its members from designing places of incarceration until the American justice system is reformed so that the law can be applied without racial bias. We instead urge our members to shift their efforts towards supporting the creation of new systems, processes, and typologies based on prison reform, alternatives to imprisonment, and restorative justice, the statement said.Between 1980 and 2010, the prison and jail population in the United States grew from roughly 500,000 people to nearly 2.3 million. The number of correctional facilities also grew by 43 percent between 1990 and 2005, from 1,277 to 1,821. So by participating in the process of building more prisons, architects have a hand in maintaining a system of mass incarceration. That means that were building more prisons to lock more people up. You cant tell me thats not an architectural issue, Bryan C. Lee Jr., an architect and founder of the nonprofit firm Colloqate Design, told Architect Magazine in 2021. For nearly every injustice in this world, theres an architecture, a plan, a design that has been built to sustain it.But without architects providing thoughtful or compassionate design ideas, prisons can become the worst version of themselves a concrete box that offers nothing but the bare minimum.Its often the case, for instance, that older prisons arent just in disrepair, but also lack basic facilities that could make the inside a more suitable environment for preparing people for life after theyre released. A lot of people that I work with, or work for, have a lot of great ideas of the way they would like to have programs and so forth, and their old buildings are the biggest hurdle, said Jeff Goodale, director of the global civic and justice group at the architecture firm HOK, referring to rehabilitative programs like one-on-one counseling or group therapy. Some prisons, for example, dont have enough rooms that are conducive to that kind of programming. Putting them in a new facility that actually is designed to enable those programs weve seen it make a big difference, Goodale added.As a result, architects like Goodale hope that their role in designing prisons will help create a more just and humane system.My viewpoint is that the role that the facility plays is not meant to exert additional punitive measures, he said. The goal, from my perspective, is that whatever has landed somebody in this position, that theres an opportunity here in this facility then to actually start a road to recovery, whether thats addressing addiction or mental health issues, that we want to create an atmosphere where dedicated professionals can interact with them and start that process. Thats why Im in it.The case for better prison designIt is undeniable that the way prisons are designed has a major impact on how theyre run. The popular 18th century-era panopticon design, for example, emphasized surveillance and control, pointing all prison cells towards a central rotunda from where they could be easily observed. The Charles Street Jail, a cruciform structure that gave the warden a central view of the cells and the ability to isolate prisoners from one another, also influenced a lot of prison design across the United States since it was built in 1851, according to the Boston Landmark Commission.Those models, seen as signs of prison reform at the time they were popularized, are still sometimes perceived to be good architectural examples. Most architects think that the panopticon is still an active and legitimate model, which is just absurd because on day one it was wrong and it produced a lot of harm, said Frank Greene, vice president and architecture chief at STV, an architecture, engineering and construction management firm. Those radial plan buildings, theyre not safe because people are locked in their cells all day, which is incredibly damaging. All the bad things that have been going on in prisons for a very long time are very much a result of the architecture.Theres a stark contrast between how old prisons were designed and newer urban facilities. Old School jails, particularly 19th-century jails and prisons, were designed to be intimidating, to be symbols of authority, using heavy masonry, fortress-like windows, little slit windows, to communicate this sense of being impregnable. You cant break in, you cant break out, Greene said. A modern jail, one thats humane, sustainable, [with] trauma-informed design and all of that, should present as a normal building no little slit windows, no razor ribbon, no harsh lighting on the outside something that presents with an environment around it that are public spaces that normal people can use, that become assets to the community.So while opting out of participating in an unfair criminal justice system is certainly a valid position for architects to take, its also hard to ignore the fact that the role they play can have consequentially positive impacts on the people inside. So long as we still have prisons, without architects thinking through how a prisons design can lead to better outcomes for mental health, programming, and overall conditions, then the criminal justice system as a whole would be demonstrably worse: It would not only be unfair in the sense of who it churns in and out, but it would also be more punishing for the people under its supervision.How to build a good prisonTheres no definitive manual for designing decent prisons, but its clear what elements make for a better, more humane design. The first factor to consider is location. As uncomfortable as the presence of prisons and jails can be for some residents, its important to keep them close to the community. The further they are, the more intimidating they are, the more likely people are to think of prisoners as people who are unworthy of dignity or respect. The prison complex on Rikers Island in New York City, for example, literally removes incarcerated people from the city and places them out of sight on an island in the East River. For decades, the prison had been rife with controversies of abuse, neglect, and poor conditions. So in 2019, the city approved a plan to finally shut down that sprawling, remote facility and replace it with several smaller and more integrated prisons in the citys four most populous boroughs. New prisons and jails should consider design principles that would make living in them, however temporarily, as bearable and undisruptive as possible by focusing on creating rehabilitative conditions. They should adhere to the same principles that would make apartment buildings or, say, assisted living facilities more appealing. Prisons, in other words, should look normal. More natural lighting and big windows with views of nature, for example, can positively affect peoples moods. And where the facility sits, and how it interacts with the outside community, can give people in detention greater access to the outside world. It should be welcoming, Greene said, adding that it could promote more visits from family, friends, and other support networks.The welcoming piece really applies to volunteers and social service providers, Greene added. I was just astounded at the number of volunteers that go all the way out to Rikers Island, with all the time it takes to just simply get on the island. He mentioned how one yoga instructor travels three hours to get to Rikers Island to give classes to inmates something that would be much more doable if prisons and jails were more integrated into our neighborhoods instead of being shunned to hard-to-reach (or hard-to-see) places.Incarcerated people shouldnt be othered. They shouldnt lose the right to vote. They shouldnt lose the right to be able to live in public housing or to be able to get a barber license, and all the silly things that we do to felons. We really should give them second chances and embrace them, Greene said. Theyre still one of us, theyre still family, literally or figuratively, and we need to help people when they come out and give them that second chance.Lastly, when it comes to the exterior, the more ominous and opaque prisons are, the more likely you are to suspect they are purely a place of torment and punishment as though the government is telling you to look away. Goodale has spent decades planning and designing correctional facilities. From the outside we really want to portray a better sense of transparency. When you think about some of the older facilities, theyre very opaque, people have a sense they dont know whats going on behind the walls sometimes. We want to really turn that inside out, Goodale said. Even though were not making everything transparent necessarily, we want to at least move more in that direction that the building is transparent, and therefore that transparency makes the activities and so forth less shrouded in secrecy.Its true that what matters most about prisons and jails is how good the conditions and services they provide are. But how theyre designed, how they look to the outside world, isnt immaterial. These buildings not only reflect how the public feels about prisoners, but can help inform those opinions as well. A remote or intimidating structure might reinforce the idea that prisoners should not be considered part of our society, whereas a more integrated and welcoming building promotes the opposite message. Ultimately, there might not be a clear answer to what, exactly, a prison should look like on the outside. While legislative buildings, town squares, and libraries can embody our societys greatest ideals of democracy, openness, and education, prisons represent an uglier reality. Prisons are, at the end of the day, inherently complicated structures. For some, theyre a reminder of horrible crimes that have been committed. For others, they represent a deeply flawed, discriminatory criminal justice system that harms more people than it helps. Perhaps the most enticing ideal we should strive for is to create a society in which prisons no longer exist. But so long as they do, its best to reform them with an eye toward healing, not punishing humanizing, and not othering. And that all starts with how we choose to design them.See More:

Naughty Dog working on second game from Uncharted director says rumourMichael BeckwithPublished March 28, 2025 10:44amUpdated March 28, 2025 10:44am Uncharted: The Lost Legacy but probably not the last legacy (Sony Interactive Entertainment)Although it doesnt seem Naughty Dog has begun work on The Last Of Us Part 3, the studio does have at least one other game coming out besides Intergalactic.Its a tad shocking that Naughty Dog, one of Sonys premiere studios, hasnt released an original game since The Last Of Us Part 2 in 2020. And its still going to be a while until it does.Announced at The Game Awards 2024, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is a brand new IP, but the mostly cinematic trailer and lack of any release date suggests it is years away from launching in fact, rumours this week suggest it definitely wont be out until at least 2027.In an ideal world, Naughty Dog would have something else to keep fans occupied before then and the latest rumour implies that could be the case, with a claim that a second game at the studio has been in the works for at least three years.This rumour comes courtesy of DanielRPK, who typically shares rumours on Marvel movies but has dabbled in video game related ones as well. Just a couple of months ago, he suggested the next God Of War game will feature an Egyptian setting.In a new Patreon post (as reported by The Game Post), DanielRPK claims Naughty Dogs secret second game has been in development is being helmed by Shaun Escayg, the director of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.While he doesnt know much more than that, he has ruled out this second game being The Last Of Us Part 3 which would almost certainly be handled by series creator Neil Druckmann, if and when it happens.Naughty Dog has already confirmed that it has at least one other game on the go besides Intergalactic, which Druckmann is co-directing it alongside Matthew Gallant and Kurt Margenau.Not only that but Escayg doesnt seem to be involved with Intergalactic. Hes made no mention of it on his X or LinkedIn accounts and with him returning to Naughty Dog in 2021, to take up a creative director position (he left for a few years to helm Crystal Dynamics Avengers game), he is presumably working on a different project.So in that sense the rumour makes sense and seems to have some evidence behind it. The problem is that DanielRPKs track record with gaming related rumours has so far been pretty spotty. For example, he once claimed that a third The Last Of Us game was in the works even though Naughty Dog head Neil Druckmann had said just a month beforehand that it wasnt.What games are Naughty Dog making now?As for what Naughty Dogs other game could be, a common fan assumption is a new Uncharted. Naughty Dog and job listings have implied the series could continue, and Sony has reportedly tried to get a new game off the ground in the past.More TrendingThe problem is that Naughty Dog themselves have said theyre finished with the franchise, even if it can continue at other developers. Although that doesnt mean they couldnt change their mind.Given Escaygs experience directing The Lost Legacy, another smaller-scale game could be a possibility. A 2023 ad campaign for the PlayStation 5 even seemed to tease an Uncharted game with a female protagonist (speculated to be Nathan Drakes daughter) but nothing has come of it so far.Fans once speculated that Naughty Dog could be working on a fantasy game, which Intergalactic being sci-fi doesnt inherently dispute. Weve also seen some hoping for a new Jak & Daxter, but that seems like wishful thinking considering Naughty Dog hasnt touched the series in 20 years. How much longer till the next Naughty Dog game? (Sony Interactive Entertainment)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralSign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy

Urban Sculpture Challenge: Buildner's Mujassam Watan A Major Prize and Realization Opportunity in Saudi ArabiaSponsored ContentSave this picture!Courtesy of BuildnerSaudi Arabia is undergoing a remarkable transformation, guided by Vision 2030, with investments in tourism, culture, technology, and sustainability reshaping the Kingdom's identity. As part of this cultural evolution, the Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge, organized by Buildner in partnership with the Mujassam Watan Initiative (an initiative by Al Fozan Social Foundation), invites architects and artists to shape Saudi Arabia's evolving public spaces through contemporary sculptural design.Save this picture!In its 7th edition, this competition seeks visionary urban sculptures that reflect Saudi Arabia's rich heritage, progress, and aspirations. Under the theme "The Inspiration Around You," participants will create works that inspire and connect, integrating art with urban life.Designers can choose between two distinct sites: Abu Hadriyah Road A major transportation corridor linking Saudi Arabia with the UAE and Kuwait. As a key gateway to Dammam, it symbolizes connectivity, movement, and progress. This site offers a high-profile opportunity to create a landmark sculpture. Tharwa Sea Front A vibrant coastal promenade in Al-Khobar, attracting both residents and visitors. The site merges urban life with nature, providing a unique backdrop for sculptures that enhance community engagement and cultural identity. Total Prize Fund & RealizationWith a total prize pool of 50,000 EUR, this challenge offers not only monetary awards but also the realization of winning designs. Selected sculptures will be constructed, becoming permanent landmarks in the Kingdom's evolving urban landscape.Save this picture!Competition ScheduleFinal Registration Deadline: 24 July, 2025Submission Deadline: 27 August 2025Winners Announced: 1 October 2025Jury PanelThe competition will be judged by a diverse panel of renowned architects, urban designers, and cultural leaders:Dr. Sumayah Al-Solaiman CEO of the Architecture and Design Commission at the Ministry of Culture, Saudi ArabiaSave this picture!Andrew Whalley Chairman at Grimshaw, leading transformative projects in architecture and urban design.Save this picture!Eli Synnevg Senior Architect & Director of Acquisition at Snhetta, responsible for Middle East & Africa projects.Save this picture!Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Hajri General Manager of Designs and Studies at the Eastern Province Municipality, overseeing urban planning.Save this picture!Al Motasem Attiyah Co-Founder & CEO of Clear Co Holding, specializing in architecture, urbanism, and cultural identity.Save this picture!Dr. Ahmad AlSaifi Design Director at Ajdan Real Estate Development, expert in parametric modeling.Save this picture!Ahmed Elgamal Architect at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), focusing on sustainable and innovative designs.Save this picture!HH Princess Tarfa Fahad Alsaud Director of Cultural Heritage Curation at the Diriyah Development Gate Authority, shaping Saudi Arabia's cultural narrative.Save this picture!Jemma Chidiac Founder of Jemma Chidiac Architects, architect and researcher with a focus on urban and social sustainability.Save this picture!Showcase Your VisionTo join the competition visit the official Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge page. Here, you can pre-register, download the competition brief, and access additional resources.The challenge offers a unique opportunity for architects and artists to leave a lasting impact on Saudi Arabia's public realm. Whether inspired by history, urban life, or natural landscapes, participants are encouraged to push boundaries and redefine contemporary sculpture in a fast-evolving cultural landscape.Image gallerySee allShow lessCite: "Urban Sculpture Challenge: Buildner's Mujassam Watan A Major Prize and Realization Opportunity in Saudi Arabia" 28 Mar 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028174/urban-sculpture-challenge-buildners-mujassam-watan-a-major-prize-and-realization-opportunity-in-saudi-arabia&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Representatives of Latin American Art and Architecture Gather at the No-Biennial in EcuadorSave this picture!Santo Domingo, Ecuador. Image Carlos Echanique via Wikipedia under license CC BY-SA 4.0Happening throughout 8 days across 12 cities from north to south of Ecuador, the "no-bienal" biennale is holding its second edition from March 25 to April 1, 2025. Its unique name is devised to stand in opposition to the competitive structure that characterizes traditional biennials in the discipline. One of the objectives of this new edition is to demonstrate that there is unity in Ecuador, resisting the political strategies of division. Escuela Radical, the educational collective at the center of the event's organization, asserts that "it is not about centralization or decentralization, but simply about sharing without competing."Escuela Radical is a formal school founded in 2019, whose collective approach to knowledge is based on experience, deconstruction, and the recognition of both diversity and millennia-old communities in places of natural resistance. In 2024, they organized the first edition of the no-bienal in Mexico City, conceived as a space for critical analysis of the reality presented in the media. The event emerged as a platform to access information about other Latin American realities, without a competitive structure, selection committees, rankings, or participation quotas.Save this picture!Save this picture!This first edition brought together over 100 exhibitors from Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela, Bolivia, Italy, and Spain. Representatives from diverse fields such as painting, poetry, sculpture, music, printmaking, psychology, performance art, augmented reality, mapping, architecture, and city and territory studies, came together for a three-day festival of talks, discussions, activities, and celebrations. This year, both the duration and locations were expanded to increase opportunities for exchange around contemporary Latin American culture. Related Article Tegucigalpas Modernist Revolution: Metroplan and the Shift in the Urban Identity of 1970s Honduras With a focus on direct engagement and the possibility of fostering genuine, in-person encounters, this year's program includes a wide range of individuals, collectives, and projects. The exhibitions span various creative fields, from experimental artistic creation with representatives such as PepaLab, Manifiesto Lab, and Nos solo de pan vive el hambre, to architectural practice and construction with studios like NOMA, REST Arquitectura, Estudio YURA, Bambu Lab and doT+ Architects. Urban and cultural studies are also present with groups such as Licuadora Gestora, Urban Sketchers Riobamba, and Matricos Perifricos, along with editorial practices featuring representatives like Nicols Valencia and Guillermo Romero (Microcuentos de arquitectura).Save this picture!Other recent news in the field of Latin American architecture includes the announcement of the exhibition themes for the Peruvian and Uruguayan pavilions at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale. The former highlights the ancient construction knowledge of the Uros and Aymara peoples, while the latter addresses cultural and material challenges related to water. In Chile, ELEMENTAL, the office led by Alejandro Aravena, is building a prototype for emergency housing in Via del Mar, while in Mexico, La Cuadra San Cristbal, designed by Luis Barragn, is opening to the public as a cultural center.Image gallerySee allShow lessAbout this authorCite: Antonia Pieiro. "Representatives of Latin American Art and Architecture Gather at the No-Biennial in Ecuador" 28 Mar 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028500/representatives-of-latin-american-art-and-architecture-gather-at-the-no-biennial-in-ecuador&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Nature, Published online: 28 March 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00937-zStudy finds genetic imprints in three generations of Syrian refugees. Researchers urge caution in interpreting findings and call for replication.

Nature, Published online: 26 March 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00974-8Protein-structure-prediction tools have transformed biology, but RNA is a tougher nut to crack. Plus, the NIH is cancelling COVID-19 research funds and how qudits can boost quantum computing.

A NASA map shows the regions across the Northern Hemisphere where this weekend's partial solar eclipse will be visible, how much of the sun will be blocked out, and what time the eclipse will hit its peak.

After spotting pawprints for two weeks, a gamekeeper and photographer in Pakistan caught a rare glimpse of a family of four snow leopards.