7 Altar to the Virgin of Guadalupe Built by Workers Outside a Factory

“(A public space) is a space where time is not linear, because it allows different narratives, atmpospheres and spatial interpretations...” -Rozana Montiel

Acknowledgements.

This dissertation would not have been possible without the support from an incredible group of people.

In the first place, I would like to thank my tutor Tamara Salinas Cohn for her guidance and always encouraging me to do my best. To the highly qualified teaching staff of this MA Architecture and Urbanism.

To my classmates from my Studio group, for their support and friendship on this epic journey of ours. To EDUCAFIN for believing in me and making this academic experience possible.

Finally, to my friends for being there for me even from the distance. To my family for their unconditional love and support, for believing in me and for always feeding my curiosity

-Mariana Camacho Gonzalez