ES+ | No.3 | 2025/2026 L The renovation of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam by Cruz and Ortiz restored the building to its former glory. Its courtyards are connected underground, creating a large central atrium. They used natural stone and functional design to modernise the museum, respecting its history and Cuypers’ original work. of what is already there, humanising and naturalising land that is already occupied...”, summarises Ana Bassat. The professionals in the sector have always maintained the mantra that good architecture is sustainable by nature, but they admit that nowadays everythinghasbeomec more technical. “We now have air source heat pumps, solar pan- els and other environmental resources... but it’s morethan just part of our job, it has to do with our commitment to society and its future”, argues Sigfrido Herráez. Spanish architecture must also navigate the era of ar- tificial intelligence, while continuing to focus on industri- alised construction at a time of change in the production chain and a housing crisis. All this while maintaining its DNA. “Maintaining a balance between cross-disciplinary ap- proaches and specialisation is key to achieving coherent and comprehensive projects, where priority is given not only to aesthetics, but also to essential factors such as sustainability, social impact and functionality”, concludes Enric Batlle. J The Cube Tower in Mexico, by Carme Pinós, is an office building in Guadalajara that impresses with its bold design. Its asymmetrical volumes and the use of exposed concrete with large openings create a vibrant outer skin, generating a unique interaction between the interior and exterior and providing natural light and ventilation. 13