Juan Carlos Loyo Arquitectura

Pedro de Alba 289, Villa de Cortés, Ciudad de México

https://www.juancarlosloyoarquitectura.com/

Juan Carlos Loyo Architecture: Architect, Designer, and Contemporary Artist

A Career in Architecture, Design, and Sustainability

Juan Carlos Loyo is an architect, designer, and contemporary artist born in Chihuahua, Mexico. His architecture incorporates vernacular and sustainable elements to create spaces that encourage inhabitants to engage with the environment through their senses.

Founding a Self-Construction Program for Communities

He is the founder of Programa VACA (VeranoAprendeConstruyeAyuda – “Summer Learn Build Help”), a community self-construction program that utilizes natural materials to combat extreme poverty, assisting communities in Puebla, Querétaro, Chiapas, and in India.

Designing Unique Furniture from Scrap Materials

As a designer, Loyo aims to create furniture using scrap materials, giving life to unique and original pieces.

Recognition and International Spread of His Work

Juan Carlos Loyo's work has been showcased, awarded, and implemented in various countries. He currently leads his studio and Programa VACA A.C. in Mexico City, focusing his passion on creating new projects in architecture, industrial design, art, and sustainable construction for communities.

PROJECTS

House Clemente, the sensory experience of architecture and memory

Casa Clemente is much more than a residence: it is a sensory and cultural experience that intertwines design, architecture, and memory. Located in the heart of Mexico, this home draws inspiration from Mediterranean traditions and architectural details from around the world, creating a unique, relaxed environment immersed in nature. Every corner tells a story of travel and authenticity.

Casa de Piedra- crafting timeless spaces where memories reside

The "Casa de Piedra" is an excellent example of how architecture can be a bridge between the past and the present, connecting not only physical space but also memories and experiences. The project goes beyond the mere function of the building; it represents a profound exploration of the tension between history and personal aspirations, skillfully balanced by sustainable architecture

ECLA Wool Dyeing and Spinning Workshop to strengthen community bonds through beauty and work

Using the participatory methodology of the VACA A.C. Program, female artisans become part of the design process of the spaces and equipment needed for the new ECLA wool dyeing and spinning workshop in Bautista Chico, Chamula, Mexico

Flood-resistant homes and Community Education Center in Londor

This is a sustainable community construction project for flood-resistant homes and a Community Education Center in Londor, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nad, India. It is characterized by the use of natural materials and aims to combat housing poverty in rural areas and indigenous territories through inclusive participatory design

New kitchen-laboratory building for the Cooperative Mujeres Sembrando la Vida: a participatory and sustainable design

The VACA Program, responsible for the new kitchen-laboratory building for the Cooperative Mujeres Sembrando la Vida, is a community-based and sustainable construction project designed to combat housing poverty in rural areas and indigenous territories through a participatory and inclusive design