Casa Luis Barragán

The Casa Luis Barragán, built in 1948, is one of the most significant contemporary architectural works on the international stage, as recognised by UNESCO when it included the building in its World Heritage List in 2004. It is the only individual property in Latin America to have received this distinction. According to UNESCO’s declaration, the house is a masterpiece of the modern movement, achieving a new synthesis that incorporates traditional and vernacular elements, as well as diverse philosophical and artistic influences across time.

Luis Barragán’s influence on global architecture continues to grow, and his house—faithfully preserved exactly as he lived in it until his death in 1988—is one of the most visited sites in Mexico City by architects and art connoisseurs from around the world. This museum, which includes both the residence and the architectural studio of its creator, is jointly owned by the Government of the State of Jalisco and the Luis Barragán Foundation for Tapatian Architecture.