Rafael Gamo started his career as a photographer in Mexico City, following architecture school and studying at the Photo Art Center. He is also a graduate of the International Center of Photography in New York.
Now living between both cities, he is commissioned by architects, artists and media for architectural and fine art assignments. His work ranges from large-scale public works and cutting-edge buildings to intimate interiors and one-off installations.
LOCATION: Mexico City
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Casa La Quinta is a weekend house located in the town of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. After visiting the site and considering the requirements of the program, the conclusion was to respect the identity of the place, built context and the importance of the height of the neighboring preexistent walls.
The Jardin apartment project occupies the lower level of a building on Mexico City’s west side. It generates a dialog between the newly constructed building and its environment, interweaving the project with its landscape and unifying indoors with outdoors.
When our clients approached us to discuss the feasibility of designing a 6000 square foot house in Southampton, New York, our immediate concern was that the lot – located in a FEMA floodplain, on a property that is approximately 50% unbuildable wetlands
This is a consecutive housing development in Mexico City in which the restrictions, with a reduced separation between the houses, affects the views and how the orientations are leveraged.
The owners of this 11 foot wide row Brooklyn house were faced with a conundrum that many young families in New York eventually confront: the possibility of sacrificing location for space. After living in the house for eight years, the pair – architect/Yale critic Aniket Shahane and jewelry designer Blanca Monros Gomez
The SFA house is a refurbishment project that is faithful to the client’s specific requirements. Arqmov Workshop initially suggested a brand new project, given the previous (quite unfortunate) refurbishment work on the property.
Mexican studio Migdal Arquitectos have completed in 2016 Casa O Cuatro, a stunning two-storey residence located in Mexico City, Mexico. Jaime Varon (1965) and Abraham Metta (1966) founded Migdal Arquitectos in 1989 in Mexico City.
Designed by CC Arquitectos, the 459-square-metre residence named El Mirador House is located on the 95-hectare El Eterno estate in Valle de Bravo – a forested municipality that wraps one corner of Lake Avándaro, approximately 150 kilometres southwest of Mexico City. El Mirador house serves its purpose as it is located on an edge of the
This traditional apartment in Mexico City has been adapted to the modern lifestyle of a young owner. The project was designed and completed by Arqmov Workshop.
Project: Just Be Apartments Architects: Arqmov Workshop Location: Ciudad de México, Mexico Year 2016 Photos: Rafael Gamo Just BE Apartments is a residential project completed by Arqmov Workshop in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Just BE is an apartment building located in Colonia Condesa, a neighbourhood renowned for its social and commercial activity as well as its
Project: Old Building Converted into a Family Home Architects: LABor Studio Location: Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico Architect In Charge: Rodrigo Seáñez Quevedo Area: 300.0 m2 Year: 2014 Photographs: Rafael Gamo This house is located in the historic center of Chihuahua City, in north-central Mexico. This district displays a deteriorated urban fabric due to the demolition of
