Series 01 – Libro Francisco Artigas

Archive Roberto y Fernando Luna

LA-RFL-01-002 / Casa Chávez Peón, Arq. Francisco Artigas, Jardines del Pedregal, CDMX, 1952.

LA-RFL-01-004 / Residencia en el Pedregal de San Ángel Farallon 246 Pedregal, Arq. Francisco Artigas, CDMX, 1952. Libro Francisco Artigas.

LA-RFL-01-006 / Casa-estudio Artigas, Arq. Francisco Artigas, San Ángel, CDMX, 1952.

LA-RFL-01-018 / Residencia en el Pedregal de San Ángel Agua 868 Pedregal, Arq. Francisco Artigas, CDMX, 1955. Libro Francisco Artigas.

LA-RFL-01-026 / Casa Fernández, Arq. Francisco Artigas, Jardines del Pedregal, CDMX, 1957.

LA-RFL-01-030 / Casa Staley Wasung, Arq. Francisco Artigas, Jardines del Pedregal, CDMX, 1957.

LA-RFL-01-032 / Residencia en Apple Valley, Arq. Francisco Artigas, California, EUA, 1958.

LA-RFL-01-038 / Casa Rojas, Arq. Francisco Artigas, Pedregal de San Ángel, CDMX, 1962.

LA-RFL-01-039 / Casa Rojas, Arq. Francisco Artigas, Pedregal de San Ángel, CDMX, 1962.

LA-RFL-01-040 / Casa Rojas, Arq. Francisco Artigas, Pedregal de San Ángel, CDMX, 1962.

LA-RFL-01-049 / Residencia en el Pedregal de San Ángel Rocas 131 Pedregal, Arq. Francisco Artigas, CDMX, 1966. Libro Francisco Artigas.

LA-RFL-01-052 / Residencia Luis Echeverría, Arq. Francisco Artigas, Jardines del Pedregal, CDMX, 1966.

LA-RFL-01-054 / Banco Mexicano, Arq. Francisco Artigas, Lindavista, CDMX, 1962.

LA-RFL-01-068 / Banco Mexicano S.A. (Restauración), Arq. Francisco Artigas, CDMX, 1968.

LA-RFL-01-079 / Restauración de residencia en San Ángel, Arq. Francisco Artigas, CDMX, 1968.

LA-RFL-01-091 / Rancho San José II, Arq. Francisco Artigas, Guanajuato, México 1963.

LA-RFL-01-102 / Residencia en Tlalpan, Arq. Francisco Artigas, CDMX, México 1964.

LA-RFL-01-103 / Residencia en Tlalpan, Arq. Francisco Artigas, CDMX, México 1964.

LA-RFL-01-107 / Residencia en Tlalpan, Arq. Francisco Artigas, CDMX, México 1964.

LA-RFL-01-136 / Rancho en desierto de los Leones, Arq. Francisco Artigas, CDMX, México 1954.

LA-RFL-01-139 / Rancho en desierto de los Leones, Arq. Francisco Artigas, CDMX, México 1954.

LA-RFL-01-141 / Rancho en desierto de los Leones, Arq. Francisco Artigas, CDMX, México 1954.

LA-RFL-01-149 / Granja en San Bartolo Ameyalco, Arq. Francisco Artigas, CDMX, México 1963.

LA-RFL-01-168 / Hotel en Puerto Vallarta, Arq. Francisco Artigas, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, 1962.

LA-RFL-01-169 / Hotel en Puerto Vallarta, Arq. Francisco Artigas, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, 1962.

LA-RFL-01-181 / Jardín de niños en Mérida Arq. Francisco Artigas Mérida, Yucatán. Nota: Por cuestiones de digitalización la fotografía que se presenta está recortada, para ver fotografía completa consultar el libro “Francisco Artigas página 181-182”.

LA-RFL-01-183 / Primaria en Tapachula, Arq. Francisco Artigas, Tapachula, Chiapas.

Series 01 – Libro Francisco Artigas

Archive Roberto y Fernando Luna

In 1972, Francisco Artigas self-published a large-format book showcasing his architectural work, intended as a business gift. This lavish, oversized volume (measuring approximately 41 x 41 cm) was printed in an edition of 2,000 copies and includes an introduction by Californian architecture critic Esther McCoy. The exquisite 186-page edition juxtaposes vibrant photographs by Roberto and Fernando Luna with simple black-and-white floor plans and sections, offering a sweeping visual survey of suburban villas, country homes, public buildings, hotels, and public schools designed by the self-taught architect. Among the most emblematic are nearly 50 private residences built in El Pedregal de San Ángel, a distinctive neighborhood in southern Mexico City developed from scratch by Luis Barragán atop a striking volcanic landscape.

The book’s elaborate photographic staging—and the subtle tension between the optimistic, cosmopolitan tone of the urban homes and the more conservative atmosphere of the rural estates—reflects the complexity of a Mexican society where international aspirations coexist with traditional upper-class lifestyles.

To present selected images from this remarkable publication on LIGA-ARCHIVOS, we created a photographic reproduction of the original volume. The images by Roberto and Fernando Luna were digitized by Arturo Arrieta using a full-frame digital camera in August 2020, with the kind permission of the Luna family. We extend our sincere thanks to Lucio Muniain for generously lending his copy of the book for this process.