Fernando González Gortázar: Architect of Mexican Modernism Fernando González Gortázar (1942 – 2022) stands as one of Mexico’s most celebrated architects, a figure whose designs profoundly shaped the nation's visual landscape and championed innovative approaches to urban planning. Born in Mexico City on October 19, 1942, he emerged from Guadalajara’s artistic milieu—influenced by luminaries like Francisco Zúñiga—to forge a distinctive path marked by intellectual rigor and unwavering commitment to social responsibility. His legacy extends beyond mere buildings; it embodies the spirit of Mexica…