Michel Rojkind Halpert
Design Principal
Adress: Paseo de la Reforma #509, Piso 7 Oficinas A & B
Col. Cuauhtémoc, México D.F. 06500, México.
T / F.
+52 (55) 5280.8396
+52 (55) 5280.8521
E-mail: michel@rojkindarquitectos.com
Web:
www.rojkindarquitectos.com
Date of Birth: 18.12.1969
Michel Rojkind was born in Mexico City, where he studied
Architecture and Urban Planning at the Universidad
Iberoamericana (1989-1994). After working on his own for
several years, he teamed up with Isaac Broid and Miquel Adria
to establish Adria+Broid+Rojkind (1998-2002).
With the idea of exploring new challenges that address
contemporary society, of designing compelling experiences that
go beyond mere functionality, and of connecting at a deeper
level with the intricacies of each project, in 2002 he established
an independent firm: rojkind arquitectos, recognized by
Architectural Record in 2005 as one of the ten best “Design
Vanguard” firms.
Philosophy
By addressing users’ needs directly and seeing them as
potential sources of inspiration and strength, rojkind arquitectos
seeks new directions in architectural practice, evoking common
identities through the exploration of uncharted geometries that
address questions of space, function, technology, materials,
structure, and construction methods related directly to
geography, climate, and local urban experiences.
By pursuing all projects that represent a particular design
challenge, rojkind arquitectos has been able to develop a
wide and ever-growing spectrum of design initiatives, from the
intimacies of small objects to the intricacies of large buildings
and master plans.
Photo: ©Uli Heckmann
Recently Michel Rojkind has been short-listed to participate in
several large-scale international projects, in countries including
Mexico, Canada, Kuwait, China, Dubai, Singapore and Spain.
In addition to being a regular contributor in several architectural
and design publications in books, magazines, newspapers and
websites from all over the world, he has served as guest editor
in different architectural and art magazines.
Michel has held several visiting professorships at various
universities, given lectures, and participated in exhibitions in
many countries. He’s actually a jury member at WAN (World
Architecture News), WAF (World Architecture Festival), and
IAAC (Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia) “The Self
Sufficient City”.
Besides being a member of the “SCI-Arc Future Initiatives
Network”, Rojkind was selected “Emerging Voices” New York,
2010. Part of his recent most representative lectures are “TEDx”,
2010, and “3rd Holcim Forum for Sustainable Construction”,
2010.
rojkind arquitectos has been selected to participate in several
Honors and Awards, including nominations for the Ordos Prize,
China (2009), twice for the Marcus Prize, U.S.A. (2009, 2007),
and three times for the Iacov Chernikhov Prize, Russia (2010,
2008, 2006). In 2010 the firm was featured by ProMéxico
Magazine as one of the “50 Mexican Names in the Global
Creative Scene”.
In 2010 Michel Rojkind was listed by the Los Angeles Times
among “Faces to Watch in 2010” and he was named one of the
Country’s Treasured Architects by the Mexican Civil Registry.
Main Projects [Selection]
2010 Monte Miranda Master Plan, Queretaro, Mexico
2010 National Archive Museum “Lecumberri”, Mexico City, Mexico
Honorable Mention in Invited Competition,
2009 High Park, Monterrey, Mexico
2009 R432, Mexico City, Mexico
2009 Tori Tori Restaurant, Mexico City, Mexico
2009 Bicentennial Arch Competition, Mexico City, Mexico
2008 Tamayo Museum Atizapan Extension, State of Mexico, Mexico
1st Prize Invited Competition [In collaboration with BIG]
2008 Ordos 100, Gimme Shelter, Ordos, Mongolia,
2008 Nestle Application Group, Queretaro, Mexico
2008 Code Horizon Dubai, Dubai, UAE
2007 Nestle Chocolate Museum, State of Mexico, Mexico
2006 Kuwait Cultural and Educational Center, Kuwait, Kuwait
2005 Earth + Mark Tower, Toronto, Canada
Finalist in Open Competition
2004 Falcon Headquarters, Mexico City, Mexico
2003 PR34 House, State of Mexico, Mexico
2001 F2 House, Mexico City, Mexico
2000 National Educational Videotheque, Mexico City, Mexico
1st Prize Invited Competition
Main Awards [Selection]
2010 National Archive Museum “Lecumberri”, Mexico City, Mexico
Honorable Mention in Invited Competition.
2009 Tamayo Museum Atizapan Extension [In collaboration with BIG]
1st Prize Invited Competition for the development of the
architectural project for the Tamayo Museum Extension in
Atizapan de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, Mexico.
2008 The International Architecture Award
Nestle Chocolate Museum selected as one of the best
realized designs around the world.
2005 Architectural Record’s Design Vanguard
rojkind arquitectos selected as one of the 10 best
international firms.
2002 Record Houses of the Year, Architectural Record (F2 House)
2001 CEMEX Prize, Best House Category (F2 House)
Recent Lectures (Selection)
2010 Krizovatky Architektury (Intersections of Architecture),
September, Prague, Czech Republic
Keynote Speaker, Workshop Leader, Solo Exhibition
2010 TECTURA, International Architecture Congress,
Latin America, September, Lima, Peru
Keynote Speaker
2010 “Spotlight on Design”, National Building Museum,
Washington D.C.
Keynote Speaker
2010 “HP Experts & Mentors Program”, Barcelona, Spain,
Keynote Speaker
2010 “YEM” (The Building Information Center), Istanbul, Turkey,
Keynote Speaker
2010 “Miradas y Propuestas Hacia una Arquitectura Sostenible”
(Peeks and Proposals Towards a Sustainable Architecture),
VII SISTECCER, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Keynote Speaker
2010 “YEM” (The Building Information Center), Istanbul, Turkey,
Keynote Speaker
2010 “Self Sufficient City”, 3rd Advanced Architecture Contest,
Iaac + HP, Barcelona, Spain
Keynote Speaker
2010 “MOLAA Architecture and Design Lecture Series”,
Museum of Latin American Art, Los Angeles, USA
Keynote Speaker
2010 “3rd Holcim Forum for Sustainable Construction”, Holcim
Foundation, Mexico City, Mexico
Keynote Speaker
2010 “TEDx Pura Vida”, Costa Rica, 2010Keynote Speaker
2010 “Emerging Voices Lecture Series”, The Architectural
League, New York, USA
Keynote Speaker
2010 “Future Initiatives Master of Design Research Degree”,
SCI-Arc, California, USA
Keynote Speaker
Recent Jury Award Committees [Selection]
2011 3rd International Holcim Awards Competition Jury for
Latin America, Mexico City, Mexico
Jury Member
2010 World Architecture Festival, Barcelona, Spain
Jury Member
2010 “Self Sufficient City” 3rd Advanced Architecture Contest,
Iaac + HP, Barcelona, Spain
Jury Member
2010 “Mecenas del Arte Montblanc”, Mexico City, Mexico
Jury Member
2009 “Jakarta Architecture Triennial 2009”, Jakarta, Indonesia
Jury Member
2009 World Architecture Festival, Barcelona, Spain
Jury Member
2009 WAN Awards - Civic Buildings, London, UK
Jury Member
2008 World Architecture Festival, Barcelona, Spain
Jury Member