Faithful to the philosophy of the father of modernism, Le Corbusier, Mario Pani wanted to create an urban utopia That it was lived independent of the CDMX, a project that worked and that is still maintained as a magna work, despite the various damages by the tremors in the city, as well as its political counterpute in 68.
Other projects
Mario Pani overturned in the development of architecture in Mexico. In addition to the Rectory Tower, the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters also design, in collaboration with Enrique del Moral, in the University City, as well as educational projects, such as the National Conservatory of Music and the Normal School of Teachers. In another area, it was the commission of the Bad tower and the towers of the satellite city, a joint work with Luis Barragán and Matías Goeritz
In addition, Mario Pani collaborated with José Clemente Orozco in the mural movementsince, for the Unam Rectory Tower project, both designed the mural of the facade under the motto: “The people to university, the university to the people. By a national neohumanist culture of universal depth. ”
What awards and awards did Mario Pani get?
Thanks to the contribution and innovation of his works, Mario Pani received different recognitions throughout his career. Some of the most important were The Grand Prix of the National Academy of Architecture, In 1984, of which he was a member and founder, as well as The National Arts Awardin 1986. In addition, this architect proposed the Alberto J. Pani award for architecture students.
Mario Pani legacy
Mario Pani died in Mexico City in 1993, leaving a great legacy in modern architecture, through the adaptation of the principles of international architecture to Mexican social and cultural idiosyncrasy.
Over almost sixty years of career, the transcendence and quality of his works gave him an important place within the Mexican architectural culture, so he is considered one of the most prominent urban planners in the country.