‘wall house’ by FAR architects, santiago, chile (2004-2007) our latest contemporary article features the work of FAR architects. designboom caught up with co-founder and architect marc frohn at his office in mexico city back in december 2007.
‘house in heat’ by FAR architects, rancagua, chile (2007-2008)
how did you come to have offices in mexico and chile?
this began with our first project the ‘wall house’ in santiago. another reason that it ended-up this way is because of the situation in germany – where it’s a tough environment for architects to begin their careers. one big difference in mexico and chile is the belief and trust that people have in young architects like ourselves.
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