Tijuana

Tijuana is one of the most significant borders in the contemporary world. Its proximity to California has turned the city into a place of encounter, transit and contrast, where diverse cultures, economies and social realities converge.

In this context, an ephemeral architecture emerges, built from reused materials and improvised solutions that respond to the immediate needs of those who live in or cross the border. Self-built homes, informal settlements and temporary structures form a changing landscape that speaks of adaptation, mobility and survival.

More than a geographical boundary, the border is a space of constant exchange and transformation, where the landscape reflects the complex social, economic and human dynamics that characterize life along the border.