Facade

The project examines the façade as a boundary, linking it with a zone of contention between the private and public realms

I am deeply interested in containment, particularly in examining the façade as a border that delineates the private from the public. I associate this boundary with areas of conflict, where economic and climate-driven urbanization often intersect. My primary perspective in this exploration is the roaming gaze, which aims to confront viewers with the challenges of rapid urban development.

An example of this phenomenon can be seen in the internal migration that proliferated during the 1980s in Peru. At that time, internal conflicts instigated by terrorist groups in the countryside prompted mass migrations to urban areas. In rural-to-urban migration, groups of people journeyed to the desert or coast to claim empty lands and establish homes and entire neighbourhoods where only barren landscapes existed. Consequently, large enterprises often purchased or claimed vast tracts of land for future expansion, leaving empty areas with façades that deter squatting.

My project delves into the exponential transformation of what was once a barren desert and the complexities of mass movement. It explores the profound changes shaping our collective memory of the environment, including the loss of open desert spaces, the disappearance of green valleys, and the transformation of traditional customs and habits. Focusing on Peru, I aim to reflect on the urban condition generated by rapid economic growth and its implications for society.