We had the good fortune of connecting with Aldo Nevárez and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Aldo, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I’ve always been kind of leaned to tasks or activities that involve creation. Son of a singer and a trumpeter, I learned some music in my childhood, and I also enjoyed drawing. At the time of choosing a career, architecture caught my attention for its artistic values and history, and for the possibility it represented to create through design and planning. Later, my architectural training led me to explore with photography too. I began to look closely at how the space can be documented, which drew a fascination to it. And that’s how both disciplines ended up being what I do.

What should our readers know about your business?
I lead a small architecture design practice, ‘terminal de arquitectura’. We focus on a limited variety of residential and commercial projects. I also work on architecture photography, documenting fellow architects work, and so the one of designers and art creators / galleries. Within both my architectural and photography practices, I let myself explore with ‘personal’ projects; inquiries about space, atmosphere, scale and geometry that find in both disciplines a very convenient creative environment to develop, where they also feedback each other quite interestingly.

In fact, I’m currently working on a couple of personal photography series about architecture in the DFW area, following a recent visit. It turns out this trip also marked my first approach to film photography. This, combined with the several relevant pieces of modern architecture found in the metroplex, resulted in a lot of material to work on. A black and white film series included. During my stay I also had the opportunity to engage on a modest residential patio extension. You may learn more about both projects on the links to my work.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Well, I spent my last Christmas holidays in Fort Worth. I got to know some places, but I’m no expert, so forgive my probably rather superficial approach.

Naturally, the cultural district is a delight for the art and architecture lovers. The Kimbell Art Museum is definitely a must. The main building, designed by Louis Kahn in 1972, is a piece of art itself. It hosts the museum’s permanent collection, featuring quite some gems. Right in front of it lays the Renzo Piano pavilion that was added in 2013, in a sort of architectural thesis about physical ‘conversation’, as the Italian refers to the relationship between the two buildings. Across the street you have The Modern Art Museum, another very interesting piece of architecture designed by Japanese Tadao Ando where you can find more contemporary bodies of work. I also enjoyed visiting the Amon Carter some blocks away, it holds several pieces of one of my favourite American artists: Georgia O’Keefe. Plus, the view of the city from its main square is remarkable.

Downtown, don’t miss the chance to visit the Water Gardens, a public square designed by another great architect, Philip Johnson, that immerses you into different environments using topography and other elements of nature. Walking a couple of blocks you can have a solid espresso at Pax & Beneficia, and later a great ramen at Wabi House.

In Dallas I didn’t get to explore a lot, but can surely recommend a sublime moment of introspection at another urban landmark by Johnson: the Thanksgiving Chapel and Square in downtown heart’s. From there you can contemplate a sunset at the Klyde Warren Park, followed by a juicy classic cheeseburger from Twisted Root Burger Co., before some cool music concert at Deep Ellum.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Well, first of all thank you for the shoutout, and to anyone who though my profile would be fit, I appreciate it. I’m so thankful many people have been involved in my formation; I’d surely omit someone if I tried to name them all. There’s always a teacher that encourages your motivations since early school years. Friends, colleagues and mentors that feedback your path one way or another, and of course my family who has always been a huge support.

Website: www.aldonevarez.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/aldonvzfoto

Other: https://www.behance.net/terminalarquitectura

Image Credits
Aldo Nevárez Architecture Photography

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