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The porous disc of fresh and saline waters surrounding Tenōchtitlan, a city in an endorheic basin, was regulated by the Aztecs in the pre-Columbian era through ingenious hydraulic engineering for measured flow of water.

11 Maps

If the end of the world marks a new beginning, the 11 maps interrelate the rise and fall of the Aztecs civilization to the soil, the wells and the contemporary metropolis, going beyond Mexico City. The work, starting from the primordial landscape of the Valley of Mexico, addresses the history, explores the current situation, and reflects on the possible futures of Mexico City and the surrounding area. 

Water Regulation: a sweet and salty tale.