The Moorish architecture of Southern Spain, the domestic architecture of the Mediterranean, the gardens of Ferdinand Bac, and the writings and theories of Le Corbusier shaped Barragan’s design ideas.
Barragan created an architecture that retained its vernacular roots and achieved a spiritual beauty and harmony with nature. Barragan has tried to recreate the serenity and beauty of his childhood surroundings through a romantic approach to landscape architecture. Thick walls, small openings, bright colors, and the use of natural material characterize his mature compositions. These later works also depend on the delightful interplay of sunlight and water for much of their success.

Selected Works:

Luis Barragan house, Tacubaya, Mexico City 1947
Chapel for the Capuchinas Sacramentarias del Purisimo Corazon de Maria, Tlalpan, Mexico 1952-1955
Towers of Satellite City, Queretaro highway, Mexico 1957
Las Arboledas, Mexico City, Mexico 1958-1960
Los Clubes, Mexico City, Mexico 1967-1968