Constructive Contingencies

This exhibition highlights the resilience of independent architectural practices in Cuba, developed in response to legal, economic, and socio-political challenges.

In 2021, the Cuban government enacted a law officially recognizing only state-sponsored architecture, effectively ending a decade of ambiguous “a-legality.” Despite this restriction, some independent architects have continued to operate.

The research conducted in 2024 at Berlin International involved fieldwork in Cuba, including site visits, interviews, and the collection of articles, to explore the condition of independent architecture from 1952 to the present.

The exhibition amplifies often-overlooked voices, showcasing a new generation of Cuban architects whose innovative approaches challenge dominant architectural narratives.