The magazine presented its special 130th edition during a gala held at CavaAlta, bringing together leading figures from architecture, academia and national culture
SANTO DOMINGO. – Arquitexto magazine celebrated its 40th anniversary last night, Monday, June 22, with a well-attended gala held at CavaAlta, where it launched its special 130th edition, a commemorative volume dedicated to the history of Dominican architecture and the transformations that have marked the country's urban development over the last four decades.
The meeting brought together architects, urban planners, academics, artists, and professionals linked to design and construction, becoming a space to recognize a publication that has accompanied and documented the evolution of national architecture since 1986. During the event, the magazine's founding editor, Lourdes Periche, highlighted Arquitexto's commitment to preserving the country's architectural and urban memory.
“Reaching this 40-year milestone has not been a fortuitous event, but rather the result of a network of wills that have firmly believed in the value of documenting our practice, generating thought, and safeguarding the memory of our cities,” he expressed.
Issue 130 offers a critical look at contemporary Dominican architecture through essays by architects José Enrique Delmonte, José Marion-Landais, and Marcelo Alburquerque, as well as a special selection entitled “40 Years, 40 Works,” which brings together emblematic projects published throughout the magazine's history and reflect the evolution of national architectural work.
The volume also incorporates analyses on urban planning, heritage, interior design, academia and visual arts, reaffirming the multidisciplinary vocation that has characterized Arquitexto for four decades.
Founded in 1986 by Lourdes Periche Fernández, Hernani Montalvo and Jesús Bueno, and strengthened since 1996 with the incorporation of Carmen Ortega González to the editorial direction, Arquitexto has consolidated itself as the specialized publication of reference in architecture and urbanism of the Dominican Republic, becoming a fundamental archive to understand the transformation of cities and the architectural identity of the country.
With this commemorative edition, the magazine not only celebrates its history, but also reaffirms its commitment to continue promoting reflection, documentation and debate on the future of the Dominican built environment.
The event concluded with the official presentation of Jaragua Awards, a new platform recognizing excellence in architecture, design and the city, developed by Arquitexto together with the creative Fred Jana and the communicator and market strategist Claudia Montás.
“After four decades of editorial work and building memory, we feel that Arquitexto has reached the maturity to open a new stage. Jaragua Awards is born as an extension of that commitment: to recognize excellence and elevate the conversation about architecture, design and the city,” said Carmen Ortega González.
The initiative seeks to highlight projects, professionals and contributions that help strengthen the quality of the built environment and promote a culture of recognition for best practices in architecture, design and urban development in the Dominican Republic.
Founded in 1986, Arquitexto is the longest-running specialized magazine on architecture, urban planning, and spatial culture in the Dominican Republic. Through 130 editions, it has documented the evolution of national architecture and promoted critical thinking about the country's cities, heritage, and architectural culture.
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