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On Friday, March 20, 2026 the School of Architecture organized an academic trip to the city of Guadalajara to study the works of architect Luis Barragán. The students had the opportunity to visit three of his houses and one Catholic church, designed and built during the early stage of his career after returning from Europe, where he was influenced by the Mudejar style of buildings such as the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, and the splendid gardens of Paris, France.
Casa Cristo (1929–1933): One of the most representative works of Barragán’s early period.
Casa Franco (1929): Built shortly before the architect fully defined his modern language. Today, this house belongs to the College of Architects of Guadalajara.
Casa González Luna (1928): A key formative work in his career, showing the clear influence of Hispano-Arabic architecture. It now serves as a cultural center promoted by ITESO.
Parroquia del Calvario (1927–1928): Belongs to a period when Barragán was still exploring traditional styles before consolidating his modern and emotional architecture.
All of these works are recognized as national artistic heritage. Through this visit, students deepened their understanding of Mexican architectural styles, guided by one of the country’s most distinguished and influential figures, Luis Barragán.
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