51-1 Arquitectos
51-1 Arquitectos is an architecture studio based in Lima, Peru, led by Cesar Becerra, Fernando Puente Arnao, and Manuel de Rivero. Since its founding in 2005, the studio has been involved in numerous projects, including housing, public buildings, urban design, hospitality projects, and other research projects. It has received several major awards and recognitions, including four nominations for the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize. Notably, the studio won the international competition to extend the Medellin Museum of Modern Art in Colombia in 2015. Their portfolio also spans projects across Peru, Ecuador, Russia, and the UAE, including Sharjah Art Foundation’s 2023 Kalba Ice Factory Cultural Centre. In addition to their architectural work, 51-1 Arquitectos has actively engaged in teaching and lecturing at various events and universities. They were selected as curators for the II Architecture Biennial of Lima, scheduled to be held in October 2023. The studio is also a member of Supersudaca, an international collective focused on urban research.
