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Donation to provide basic necessities for housing and school classrooms to low-income families living in rural and suburban communities. Rebuilding Acapulco
Following Hurricane Otis’s devastating passage through Acapulco in October 2023, the “Rebuilding Acapulco” plan was activated to assist those affected, helping them recover their property and restore their quality of life. In addition, as part of this effort, a school is being built to ensure that affected residents have access to education.
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Our social initiatives aim to bring about comprehensive change in the communities where we work, using a methodology that is grounded in solid guiding principles, flexible in its processes, and transparent to all involved. Our PANEL methodology is rooted in a culture of mutual aid, solidarity, and social synergy.
Community: Acapulco, Guerrero, by 2025
By 2030,ensure that everyone has equal rights to economic resources, as well asaccess to basic services and property.
92% of families are provided with durable housing.
43% of families were able to regularize their property status.
85% of families improved their financial situation after receiving support from Construyendo.
100% of the families stopped paying rent: thereby increasing their financial capacity.
By 2030, reduce mortality by one-third through prevention and treatment.
72% of families report feeling more at ease and happier.
82% of families experience a healthier home .
50% of families report fewer cases of gastrointestinal illness.
50% of families experience a decrease in respiratory illnesses.
By 2030, ensure that everyone has access to adequate housing and basic services.
25,000,000 pesos in economic benefits for local suppliers that stimulate and develop the community.
77% of the families beneficiary families were able to escape overcrowding thanks to the “Construyendo” program.
100% of the families that benefited saw improved access to basic services.
80% of beneficiary families moved out of their homes made of flimsy materials to homes built to a high standard and designed to last.
Ensure the adoption at all levels of inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making that meet people’s needs.
92% of families feel they receive a high level of community support.
98% of families feel more trust and closeness with their neighbors.
100% of the families participated in the change and improvement of their community.
-The Architectural Review: AR 2024 House Winner
Kon-tigo won the 2024 AR House Award, which recognizes originality and excellence in the design of homes built in the last five years.
This award recognizes innovative projects that redefine the concept of housing, regardless of scale or cost.
-Simon Architecture Prize 2024
The Kon-tigo project, by Manuel Cervantes Estudio, was the winner of the 2024 Simon Architecture Prize in the Personal Spaces category. Located in Acapulco, Mexico, the jury highlighted its approach to the climate emergency and the importance of the design process in creating simple homes with a high quality of space.
-Paris Design Awards 2024
-Honorable Mention
The housing complex is organized around design strategies that seek to create inclusive spaces in harmony with the physical and social context.
Movement, activity, and the creation of a living space that fosters integration with the community are central elements
-Architecture Master Prize
-Honorable Mention
The proposal calls for an architectural approach tailored to the region’s characteristics, with a design inspired by its essence and optimized for the climate—which ranges from 21°C to 32°C—and the constant flow of coastal air. The home promotes air circulation and thermal comfort, prioritizing passive systems and sustainable eco-technologies to achieve bioclimatic efficiency.
-Silver Medal at the Biennial
Kon-tigo was awarded the silver medal at the Seventh Mexico City Architecture Biennial in the category “Social Housing and Assisted Social Production,” an honor that highlights its social impact and its contribution to the recovery and strengthening of affected communities.
