posted May 1, 2017 #
Freddy Mamani Silvestre is a Bolivian architect that doesn't draw formal blueprints, doesn't use a computer or even have an office he calls his own. What he does have, however, is an incredibly distinct style and a drive to create a memorable mark on his city, El Alto. There's a
lot of cultural and political history wrapped up in his design decisions - primarily to establish a name for his native people, the Aymaras.
To me, it looks like what I imagine Emerald City would be if you got the full tour. The saturated colors, the 70's influenced patterns and atypical lines are mesmerizing. Treat yourself by
reading more,
diving into a gallery or watching a
featurette on Silvestre.
