ArchDaily sits down with Manuel Cervantes, founder of Manuel Cervantes Estudio, to discuss the studio’s award-winning project: Tierras Temporary Housing Units in Palenque, Mexico.
As the winner of Category 2 (Protect Labour Rights and Promote Safe Working Environments / SDG 8) of the 2026 Edition of the UIA 2030 Award, this project offers a dignified, robust, and highly adaptable response to the pressing housing needs of rural workers. Manuel Cervantes breaks down how the studio successfully translated complex social and logistical demands into an efficient built project that strictly prioritizes the health, wellbeing, and dignity of its residents.
📚 Read more about the winners of the 2026 Edition of the UIA 2030 Award on ArchDaily: https://www.archdaily.com/1041666/the-2026-edition-of-the-uia-2030-award-honors-built-projects-advancing-the-un-sustainable-development-goals
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